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Art. 5 GDPR

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Recorded fines
€31.5M
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

19

Total Fines

€31.5M

Average Fine

€3.1M

Countries

3

Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR

Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 19 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €31.5M, with an average fine of €3.1M. Enforcement is spread across 3 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.

Enforcement by Country

CountryActionsTotal Fines
🇮🇹 Italy17€17.3M
🇨🇿 Czech Republic1€14.0M
🇬🇷 Greece1€150K

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20222€350K
20234€310K
20245€29.9M
20255€300K
20263€578K

Commonly Co-Cited Articles

Art. 24 GDPR
11 shared actions
Art. 12 GDPR
11 shared actions
Art. 7 GDPR
11 shared actions
Art. 13 GDPR
10 shared actions
Art. 6 GDPR
9 shared actions
Art. 25 GDPR
8 shared actions
Art. 4(11) GDPR
7 shared actions
Art. 28 GDPR
5 shared actions
Art. 14 GDPR
3 shared actions
Art. 55 GDPR
2 shared actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5 GDPR?

European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5 GDPR in 19 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €31.5M.

What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?

The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €3.1M, 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, Czech Republic, Greece.

Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?

Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 24 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 7 GDPR.

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