Douglas Italia S.p.a. – €1,400,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
Douglas Italia S.p.a. was fined EUR 1,400,000 for failing to obtain proper consent for cookies on its website. The company did not provide clear privacy notices or manage data retention correctly. This case serves as a warning for online businesses to ensure they have transparent cookie policies and obtain user consent.
What happened
Douglas Italia S.p.a. placed cookies on its website without obtaining valid consent from users.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with Douglas Italia's website and had their data tracked by cookies.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company violated GDPR by not securing proper consent for cookie usage and failing to provide adequate privacy information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of clear communication about data collection practices. Companies should review their cookie consent processes to avoid hefty fines.
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The case focuses on failure to respond to data subject requests and consent management, not directly related to cookies or consent banners.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Douglas Italia S.p.a. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
20 October 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€1,400,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Douglas Italia S.p.a. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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