Art. 9 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €7.4M
- 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
184
Total Fines
€7.4M
Average Fine
€61K
Countries
21
Enforcement Under Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR has been cited in 184 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €7.4M, with an average fine of €61K. Enforcement is spread across 21 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 9 GDPR
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 87 | €1.5M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 16 | €975K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 15 | €2.1M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 15 | €11K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 7 | €122K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 6 | €39K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 6 | €1.9M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5 | €600K |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 5 | €82K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 4 | €0 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 3 | €2K |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 2 | €0 |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 2 | €0 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | €10K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | €7K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €0 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | €0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | €3K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | €20K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 6 | €106K |
| 2020 | 12 | €823K |
| 2021 | 33 | €474K |
| 2022 | 30 | €2.4M |
| 2023 | 30 | €541K |
| 2024 | 25 | €1.1M |
| 2025 | 24 | €1.6M |
| 2026 | 23 | €339K |
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 184 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €7.4M.
What is the average fine for Art. 9 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 9 GDPR is €61K, 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, Spain.
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.