Art. 5 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €34.9M
- 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
64
Total Fines
€34.9M
Average Fine
€776K
Countries
19
Enforcement Under Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 5 GDPR has been cited in 64 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €34.9M, with an average fine of €776K. Enforcement is spread across 19 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 5 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 18 | €26.4M |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 8 | €308K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 7 | €285K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 6 | €192K |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | €230K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 3 | €27K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 3 | €0 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | €815K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | €19K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | €600K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | €55K |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 1 | €62K |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 1 | €45K |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | €394K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €5.5M |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | €516K |
| 2020 | 11 | €12.8M |
| 2021 | 16 | €1.2M |
| 2022 | 8 | €818K |
| 2023 | 8 | €6.3M |
| 2024 | 5 | €679K |
| 2025 | 4 | €160K |
| 2026 | 4 | €12.5M |
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 64 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €34.9M.
What is the average fine for Art. 5 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 5 GDPR is €776K, 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, Norway, Germany.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 5 GDPR?
Art. 5 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 32 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 25 GDPR.