Art. 6 GDPR
Cookie and tracking enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €84.8M
- 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
31
Total Fines
€84.8M
Average Fine
€4.2M
Countries
7
Enforcement Under Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 6 GDPR has been cited in 31 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €84.8M, with an average fine of €4.2M. Enforcement is spread across 7 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 6 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 21 | €34.6M |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | €0 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | €35.0M |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | €1.1M |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €14.0M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | €0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | €35.0M |
| 2021 | 1 | €0 |
| 2022 | 8 | €2.2M |
| 2023 | 4 | €1.2M |
| 2024 | 6 | €29.9M |
| 2025 | 4 | €3.3M |
| 2026 | 7 | €13.1M |
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 31 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €84.8M.
What is the average fine for Art. 6 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 6 GDPR is €4.2M, 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, Belgium, France.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 6 GDPR?
Art. 6 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 24 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.