Anonymous – €15,000 Fine (Belgium, 2019)
Belgium fined a company 15,000 euros for not providing clear information about cookies on its website. The company failed to explain how it used cookies and what rights users had, violating GDPR and ePrivacy rules. This case highlights the importance of transparency in cookie policies for website operators.
What happened
The company did not provide clear information about its use of cookies and users' rights under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were not informed about how their data was being collected and used through cookies.
What the authority found
The Belgian authority found that the company violated GDPR and ePrivacy rules by not being transparent about cookie usage and user rights.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the need for clear and transparent cookie policies on websites. It serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure their privacy statements comply with both GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.
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The company's privacy statement and cookie policy did not comply with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, lacking transparent information about data subject rights.
Violations (1)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Anonymous - Belgium (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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