BRICO PRIVÉ – €500,000 Fine (France, 2021)
BRICO PRIVÉ was fined for placing cookies on users' devices before getting their consent. This matters because it shows that companies must ask for permission before tracking users online.
What happened
BRICO PRIVÉ placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining consent first.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with BRICO PRIVÉ's site were affected by this cookie placement.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that BRICO PRIVÉ violated GDPR by not following proper consent procedures for cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the importance of consent in online tracking. Businesses should review their cookie practices to ensure they comply with data protection laws.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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No other enforcement actions found for BRICO PRIVÉ in FR
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Details
Fine Date
14 June 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€500,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
734
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. BRICO PRIVÉ - France (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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