Art. 9 GDPR
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
231
Total Fines
€333.7M
Average Fine
€1.9M
Countries
22
Enforcement Under Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR has been cited in 231 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €333.7M, with an average fine of €1.9M. Enforcement is spread across 22 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 9 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 116 | €43.8M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 21 | €990K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 16 | €110K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 15 | €7.7M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 9 | €55.8M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 9 | €2.0M |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 6 | €39K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 6 | €122K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 5 | €24K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 5 | €21K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 4 | €82K |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | €12.1M |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 3 | €29K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | €185.5M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | €0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €20.0M |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €5.5M |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | €0 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 1 | €2K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | €0 |
| 2018 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 5 | €101K |
| 2020 | 17 | €35.9M |
| 2021 | 39 | €6.9M |
| 2022 | 55 | €274.9M |
| 2023 | 41 | €12.0M |
| 2024 | 29 | €1.6M |
| 2025 | 30 | €2.0M |
| 2026 | 13 | €270K |
Commonly Co-Cited Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite Art. 9 GDPR?
European data protection authorities have cited Art. 9 GDPR in 231 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €333.7M.
What is the average fine for Art. 9 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 9 GDPR is €1.9M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce Art. 9 GDPR most?
The most active countries in enforcing Art. 9 GDPR are Italy, Netherlands, Austria.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 9 GDPR?
Art. 9 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 5 GDPR.