Since the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, fines have been issued for several types of violations. As of March 2026, the most significant share of penalties was due to companies' non-compliance with general data processing principles. This violation has led to over 3.6 billion euros worth of fines.
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CMS. (May 21, 2026). Total fines issued for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violations as of March 2026, by type of violation (in million euros) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1172494/gdpr-fines-by-type-violation/
CMS. "Total fines issued for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violations as of March 2026, by type of violation (in million euros)." Chart. May 21, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1172494/gdpr-fines-by-type-violation/
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CMS. "Total Fines Issued for General Data Protection Regulation (Gdpr) Violations as of March 2026, by Type of Violation (in Million Euros)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 May 2026, /statistics/1172494/gdpr-fines-by-type-violation/
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Total fines issued for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violations as of March 2026, by type of violation (in million euros) [Graph], CMS, May 21, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1172494/gdpr-fines-by-type-violation/
