Radio Popular S.A. – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2021)
Radio Popular S.A. was fined EUR 1,200 for placing cookies on users' devices without consent. The website failed to provide clear cookie information and did not offer a way to reject cookies. This case emphasizes the need for clear consent mechanisms for cookies.
What happened
Radio Popular S.A. placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining their consent and did not provide clear cookie information.
Who was affected
Visitors to Radio Popular S.A.'s website who had cookies placed on their devices without proper consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company violated ePrivacy rules by installing cookies without user consent and not providing clear information.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent for cookies and providing accessible information about their use. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners comply with ePrivacy requirements.
National Law Articles
The website's cookie banner lacked a reject option and installed non-essential cookies before obtaining user consent.
Violations (3)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Radio Popular S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
7 June 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3579About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Radio Popular S.A. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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