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Asociación de Víctimas por Arbitrariedades Judiciales (JAVA) – €8,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
Asociación de Víctimas por Arbitrariedades Judiciales was fined for placing Google Analytics cookies on its website without getting user consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of clear cookie information and user choice for website operators. Companies must ensure they provide a way for users to refuse cookies.
What happened
The company placed Google Analytics cookies without obtaining consent and did not provide a 'refuse all' button.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered cookies from the company without being able to opt-out.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by failing to get user consent for cookies.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that website operators must prioritize user consent and transparency regarding cookies. It sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of cookie consent requirements.
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The website placed Google Analytics cookies without consent and lacked a 'refuse all' button, with unclear cookie information leading to user confusion.
Violations (3)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Asociación de Víctimas por Arbitrariedades Judiciales (JAVA) in ES
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Details
Fine Date
10 November 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€8,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Asociación de Víctimas por Arbitrariedades Judiciales (JAVA) - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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