JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L. – €9,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L. was fined for not getting proper consent from website visitors before processing their data. This is significant because it shows that companies need to be clear and compliant with privacy rules when using tracking tools.
What happened
JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L. processed data from website visitors without obtaining their explicit consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was processed without consent were affected by JIMBO NETWORKS' actions.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that JIMBO NETWORKS lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for website operators to ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place when using tracking technologies.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L.. During its investigation, the DPA found numerous deficiencies on a website operated by the controller. For example, the controller processed data from visitors to the website without their explicit consent. In addition, the privacy policy on the website did not comply with the requirements set out in Art. 13 GDPR. The privacy policy contained outdated information and referred to laws that were not in effect. Furthermore, the DPA found deficiencies in cookie use. The original fine of EUR 15,000 was reduced to EUR 9,000 due to immediate payment and acknowledgement of guilt.
Violations (3)
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
The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).
Art. 7 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
18 April 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€9,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1134
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. JIMBO NETWORKS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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