Art. 7 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €53.1M
- 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
32
Total Fines
€53.1M
Average Fine
€2.0M
Countries
6
Enforcement Under Art. 7 GDPR
Art. 7 GDPR has been cited in 32 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €53.1M, with an average fine of €2.0M. Enforcement is spread across 6 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 7 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 21 | €1.9M |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 4 | €53K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 3 | €500K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | €50.6M |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 1 | €1K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | €50.0M |
| 2021 | 1 | €500K |
| 2022 | 6 | €1.2M |
| 2023 | 3 | €45K |
| 2024 | 5 | €974K |
| 2025 | 10 | €212K |
| 2026 | 4 | €160K |
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 32 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €53.1M.
What is the average fine for Art. 7 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 7 GDPR is €2.0M, 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, Romania, Austria.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 7 GDPR?
Art. 7 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 15 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR.