Art. 6 GDPR
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
588
Total Fines
€658.8M
Average Fine
€1.4M
Countries
27
Enforcement Under Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 6 GDPR has been cited in 588 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €658.8M, with an average fine of €1.4M. Enforcement is spread across 27 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 6 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 181 | €227.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 102 | €28.6M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 41 | €47.0M |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 35 | €158K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 28 | €273K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 28 | €704K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 27 | €16.0M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 18 | €0 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 18 | €144K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 13 | €216K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 13 | €7.4M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 11 | €90.7M |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 11 | €21.0M |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 10 | €121K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 7 | €185.6M |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 7 | €47K |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 6 | €301K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 6 | €70K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 5 | €14.0M |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 4 | €5.5M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 4 | €61K |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 3 | €38K |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | €12.1M |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 3 | €7K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 2 | €16K |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | €1.3M |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | €800 |
| 2019 | 48 | €28.4M |
| 2020 | 137 | €168.2M |
| 2021 | 91 | €26.8M |
| 2022 | 120 | €314.9M |
| 2023 | 62 | €23.2M |
| 2024 | 50 | €79.8M |
| 2025 | 69 | €17.5M |
| 2026 | 6 | €24K |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 6 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 6 GDPR in 588 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €658.8M.
What is the average fine for Art. 6 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 6 GDPR is €1.4M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 6 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 6 GDPR are Italy, Spain, Germany.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 6 GDPR?
Art. 6 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.