Art. 6 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €101.4M
- 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
64
Total Fines
€101.4M
Average Fine
€2.0M
Countries
15
Enforcement Under Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 6 GDPR has been cited in 64 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €101.4M, with an average fine of €2.0M. Enforcement is spread across 15 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 6 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 24 | €79.1M |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 8 | €388K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 8 | €192K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 5 | €360K |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | €690K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 3 | €10K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 3 | €15.2M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | €0 |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | €3K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | €0 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €7K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €5.5M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | €173K |
| 2020 | 10 | €12.4M |
| 2021 | 10 | €1.2M |
| 2022 | 13 | €4.2M |
| 2023 | 7 | €15.3M |
| 2024 | 8 | €41.8M |
| 2025 | 8 | €4.3M |
| 2026 | 4 | €22.0M |
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 64 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €101.4M.
What is the average fine for Art. 6 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 6 GDPR is €2.0M, 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, Norway, Iceland.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 6 GDPR?
Art. 6 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 32 GDPR, Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR.