b)
Cookie consent and ePrivacy enforcement actions citing this article.
Actions
41
Total Fines
€34.2M
Average Fine
€835K
Countries
11
Enforcement Under b)
b) has been cited in 41 European enforcement actions related to cookie consent and data protection. These actions have resulted in fines totaling €34.2M, with an average fine of €835K. Enforcement is spread across 11 countries, with Italy being the most active enforcer.
Largest Fines Citing b)
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 16 | €24.0M |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 11 | €41K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 4 | €2.1M |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 2 | €24K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | €35K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | €30K |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 1 | €8K |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | €5K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | €3.7M |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 1 | €4.3M |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 1 | €10K |
Enforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | €22K |
| 2021 | 6 | €3.7M |
| 2022 | 8 | €24.4M |
| 2023 | 10 | €674K |
| 2024 | 2 | €13K |
| 2025 | 12 | €5.5M |
| 2026 | 2 | €8K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many enforcement actions cite b)?
European data protection authorities have cited b) in 41 enforcement actions, resulting in fines totaling €34.2M.
What is the average fine for b) violations?
The average fine for enforcement actions citing b) is €835K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scope of the violation.
Which countries enforce b) most?
The most active countries in enforcing b) are Italy, Romania, Spain.
Which GDPR articles are commonly cited alongside b)?
b) is most frequently cited together with Art. 5(1) a) GDPR, Art. 13(GDPR), c).