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title: "WhatsApp Ireland Ltd fined EUR 225,000,000 (Ireland, 2021)"
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source: "https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/decisions/decision-concerning-whatsapp-ireland-ltd"
source_note: "Only the authority's decision is authoritative."
text_as_of: "2026-10-28"
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Fine · Ireland

# WhatsApp Ireland Ltd: EUR 225,000,000

[Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/about#review)

- **Authority:** Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
- **Country:** Ireland
- **Date:** Decision of 20 August 2021
- **Amount:** EUR 225,000,000, as imposed (not converted)
- **Appeal status:** Under appeal ([source](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/decisions/fines))
- **Provisions cited:** [Article 5](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/5), [Article 13](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/13)

## What the fine was for (summary, not the official text)

Did not tell users and non-users clearly enough how their data was processed, including sharing with other group companies.

Not fully confirmed: The DPC summary page tags only Articles 5 and 13 (no sub-paragraphs); the full decision also covers other transparency articles. Fine raised after EDPB binding decision 1/2021. DPC fines table: Pending Appeal.

## Official source

- [Decision or announcement of the authority](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/decisions/decision-concerning-whatsapp-ireland-ltd)

Checked against the official source on 28 October 2026.

Only the authority's decision is authoritative. This is reference material, not legal advice.

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