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Art. 5 GDPR

Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.

Recorded fines
€500K
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

4

Total Fines

€500K

Average Fine

€500K

Countries

3

Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR

Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 4 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €500K, with an average fine of €500K. Enforcement is spread across 3 countries, with France being the most active enforcer.

Enforcement by Country

CountryActionsTotal Fines
🇫🇷 France2€500K
🇦🇹 Austria1€0
🇧🇪 Belgium1€0

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20191€500K
20211€0
20231€0
20241€0

Commonly Co-Cited Articles

Art. 44 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 6 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 13 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 14 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 46 GDPR
2 shared actions
Art. 4(1) GDPR
1 shared actions
Art. 4(2) GDPR
1 shared actions
Art. 4(7) GDPR
1 shared actions
Art. 4(8) GDPR
1 shared actions
Art. 46(1) GDPR
1 shared actions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many enforcement actions cite Art. 5 GDPR?

European data protection authorities have cited Art. 5 GDPR in 4 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €500K.

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

The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €500K, 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 France, Austria, Belgium.

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

Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 44 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.

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