Art. 7 GDPR
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
122
Total Fines
€348.4M
Average Fine
€3.8M
Countries
16
Enforcement Under Art. 7 GDPR
Art. 7 GDPR has been cited in 122 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €348.4M, with an average fine of €3.8M. Enforcement is spread across 16 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 7 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 60 | €110.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 12 | €72K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 8 | €120K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 8 | €63K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 7 | €10K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 5 | €500K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5 | €51.5M |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 4 | €80K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 3 | €129K |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 2 | €1K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €0 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | €185.5M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €80K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 4 | €50.0M |
| 2020 | 18 | €69.3M |
| 2021 | 14 | €8.5M |
| 2022 | 16 | €192.0M |
| 2023 | 21 | €16.0M |
| 2024 | 18 | €3.6M |
| 2025 | 30 | €8.9M |
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 122 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €348.4M.
What is the average fine for Art. 7 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 7 GDPR is €3.8M, 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, Belgium.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 7 GDPR?
Art. 7 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR.