Art. 7 GDPR
GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
165
Total Fines
€365.3M
Average Fine
€3.3M
Countries
19
Enforcement Under Art. 7 GDPR
Art. 7 GDPR has been cited in 165 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €365.3M, with an average fine of €3.3M. Enforcement is spread across 19 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 7 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 79 | €121.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 13 | €162K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 10 | €500K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 9 | €120K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 9 | €68K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 8 | €52.1M |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 7 | €2.7M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 7 | €10K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 5 | €8.0M |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 4 | €129K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 3 | €0 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 2 | €1K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €0 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €80K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | €180.0M |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 6 | €50.0M |
| 2020 | 20 | €69.3M |
| 2021 | 18 | €8.6M |
| 2022 | 22 | €192.7M |
| 2023 | 24 | €10.9M |
| 2024 | 23 | €3.7M |
| 2025 | 33 | €8.9M |
| 2026 | 17 | €21.2M |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 7 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 7 GDPR in 165 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €365.3M.
What is the average fine for Art. 7 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 7 GDPR is €3.3M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 7 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 7 GDPR are Italy, Spain, Austria.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 7 GDPR?
Art. 7 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR.