Art. 7 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €10.6M
- 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
54
Total Fines
€10.6M
Average Fine
€340K
Countries
15
Enforcement Under Art. 7 GDPR
Art. 7 GDPR has been cited in 54 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €10.6M, with an average fine of €340K. Enforcement is spread across 15 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 7 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 12 | €1.4M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 10 | €64K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 5 | €0 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 4 | €8.0M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 4 | €0 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 3 | €900K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | €105K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3 | €70K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €0 |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 2 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | €6K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | €5K |
| 2020 | 11 | €228K |
| 2021 | 10 | €116K |
| 2022 | 4 | €20K |
| 2023 | 8 | €1.1M |
| 2024 | 3 | €20K |
| 2025 | 10 | €1.1M |
| 2026 | 6 | €8.0M |
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 54 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €10.6M.
What is the average fine for Art. 7 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 7 GDPR is €340K, 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. 6(1)(a) GDPR.