This data accompanies the Computerworld article, U.S. takes the gold in doling out privacy fines by Jay Cline, CIPP/US.
| Rank/Fined entity | Amount of fines and penalties | Year | Country | Privacy principles violated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Apple | $32.5M | 2014 | U.S. | Choice and Consent |
| 2. Google | $22.5M | 2012 | U.S. | Collection |
| 3. Google | $17M | 2013 | U.S. | Collection and Notice |
| 4. ChoicePoint | $15M | 2006 | U.S. | Security |
| 5. Hewlitt-Packard | $14,5M | 2006 | U.S. | Collection |
| 6. LifeLock | $12M | 2010 | U.S. | Accuracy, Security |
| 7. TJ Maxx | $9.8M | 2009 | U.S. | Security |
| 8. Dish Network | $6M | 2009 | U.S. | Choice and Consent |
| 9. DirecTV | $5.3M | 2005 | U.S. | Choice and Consent |
| 10. HSBC | $5M | 2009 | UK | Security |
| 11. US Bancorp | $5M | 1999-2000 | U.S. | Disclosure |
| 12. Craftmatic | $4.3 | 2007 | U.S. | Choice and Consent |
| 13. Cignet Health | $4.3M | 2011 | U.S. | Access |
| 14. Barclays Bank | $3.8M | 2013 | U.S. | Use and Retention |
| 15. Certegy Check Services | $3.5M | 2013 | U.S. | Accuracy |
| 16. Playdom | $3M | 2011 | U.S. | Collection and Notice |
| 17. The Broadcast Team | $2.8M | 2007 | U.S. | Collection |
| 18. Equifax, TransUnion and Experian | $2.5M | 2000 | U.S. | Access |
| 19. CVS Caremark | $2.3M | 2009 | U.S. | Security and Disposal |
| 20. Norwich Union Life | $1.8M | 2007 | UK | Disclosure |