Art. 6 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €442.4M
- 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
125
Total Fines
€442.4M
Average Fine
€6.0M
Countries
17
Enforcement Under Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 6 GDPR has been cited in 125 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €442.4M, with an average fine of €6.0M. Enforcement is spread across 17 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 6 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 44 | €22.4M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 13 | €500K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 11 | €191K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 9 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 9 | €71K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 8 | €10.7M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 8 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 5 | €455K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 3 | €12K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 3 | €403.0M |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 3 | €10K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | €25K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | €5.0M |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 1 | €1K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | €8.5M |
| 2020 | 17 | €5.1M |
| 2021 | 13 | €551K |
| 2022 | 22 | €11.2M |
| 2023 | 16 | €595K |
| 2024 | 10 | €1.3M |
| 2025 | 20 | €10.1M |
| 2026 | 20 | €405.0M |
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 125 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €442.4M.
What is the average fine for Art. 6 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 6 GDPR is €6.0M, 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, Austria, Belgium.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 6 GDPR?
Art. 6 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 17 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR.