Art. 9 GDPR
Privacy and tracking enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €57.6M
- 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
264
Total Fines
€57.6M
Average Fine
€331K
Countries
24
Enforcement Under Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR has been cited in 264 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €57.6M, with an average fine of €331K. Enforcement is spread across 24 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 9 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 137 | €11.0M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 22 | €111K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 20 | €990K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 16 | €2.1M |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 8 | €122K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 8 | €35.8M |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 7 | €39K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 6 | €1.9M |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 5 | €82K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 5 | €27K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 5 | €0 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 4 | €24K |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 3 | €2K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 3 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 3 | €29K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 2 | €3K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | €0 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €5.5M |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €0 |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 8 | €111K |
| 2020 | 17 | €35.9M |
| 2021 | 42 | €969K |
| 2022 | 49 | €2.9M |
| 2023 | 44 | €6.5M |
| 2024 | 36 | €1.7M |
| 2025 | 32 | €1.9M |
| 2026 | 35 | €7.6M |
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 264 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €57.6M.
What is the average fine for Art. 9 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 9 GDPR is €331K, 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, Austria, Netherlands.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 9 GDPR?
Art. 9 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 5 GDPR.