Art. 5 GDPR
Privacy and tracking enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €543.5M
- Settlements
- €0
- Restitution, damages & other payments
- €0
Payment categories are separate and must not be added together. Shared obligations count once, against their designated case. Amounts describe recorded obligations, not money collected.
Actions
373
Total Fines
€543.5M
Average Fine
€2.2M
Countries
27
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 373 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €543.5M, with an average fine of €2.2M. Enforcement is spread across 27 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 122 | €58.0M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 50 | €1.7M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 35 | €100 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 23 | €50.9M |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 23 | €525K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 14 | €775K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 11 | €192K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 10 | €254K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 9 | €30K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 9 | €5.5M |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 8 | €389K |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 7 | €300K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 6 | €5.5M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5 | €1.1M |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 5 | €403.9M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 5 | €81K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 5 | €75K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 5 | €92K |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 4 | €70K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 4 | €7K |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 3 | €24K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 3 | €56K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 2 | €14.0M |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 1 | €62K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30 | €27.3M |
| 2020 | 114 | €56.1M |
| 2021 | 53 | €2.7M |
| 2022 | 52 | €1.6M |
| 2023 | 40 | €7.0M |
| 2024 | 28 | €31.8M |
| 2025 | 26 | €703K |
| 2026 | 30 | €416.3M |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5 GDPR in 373 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €543.5M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €2.2M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 5 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 5 GDPR are Italy, Spain, Austria.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?
Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 32 GDPR.