Art. 5 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €418.2M
- 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
60
Total Fines
€418.2M
Average Fine
€13.9M
Countries
15
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 60 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €418.2M, with an average fine of €13.9M. Enforcement is spread across 15 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 17 | €9.9M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 16 | €0 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 4 | €176K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 4 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 3 | €56K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | €403.0M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | €27K |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | €1K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 2 | €6K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | €5.0M |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €25K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | €8.5M |
| 2020 | 13 | €5.1M |
| 2021 | 7 | €25K |
| 2022 | 13 | €214K |
| 2023 | 2 | €0 |
| 2024 | 6 | €1.1M |
| 2025 | 5 | €75K |
| 2026 | 10 | €403.2M |
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 60 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €418.2M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €13.9M, 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, Austria, Belgium.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?
Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 17 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR.