Art. 9 GDPR
Privacy and data-protection enforcement actions citing this article.
- Recorded fines
- €14.1M
- 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
48
Total Fines
€14.1M
Average Fine
€361K
Countries
12
Enforcement Under Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR has been cited in 48 European data-protection enforcement actions. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €14.1M, with an average fine of €361K. Enforcement is spread across 12 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing Art. 9 GDPR
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 34 | €8.3M |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | €4K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €15K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 1 | €5.5M |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 1 | €20K |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 1 | €5K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | €100K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | €0 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | €150K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | €75K |
| 2021 | 4 | €95K |
| 2022 | 13 | €277K |
| 2023 | 12 | €5.9M |
| 2024 | 7 | €578K |
| 2025 | 4 | €92K |
| 2026 | 5 | €7.0M |
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 48 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €14.1M.
What is the average fine for Art. 9 GDPR violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing Art. 9 GDPR is €361K, 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, Belgium, Netherlands.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside Art. 9 GDPR?
Art. 9 GDPR is most frequently cited together with Art. 32 GDPR, Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR.