RAMONA FILMS, S.L. – €8,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
RAMONA FILMS, S.L. was fined EUR 8,000 for not having a clear and up-to-date privacy policy on its website. The company also failed to properly inform users about cookies, which are used to track online behavior. This case shows that businesses must keep their privacy practices current and transparent.
What happened
The company was fined for having outdated privacy information and not properly managing cookie consent on its website.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with RAMONA FILMS' site and were affected by unclear cookie practices were impacted.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that RAMONA FILMS did not comply with GDPR requirements for clear privacy policies and cookie management.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to regularly update their privacy policies and ensure users understand cookie usage. Transparency is key to avoiding fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined RAMONA FILMS, S.L. for failing to ensure that the company's privacy policy complied with the requirements of Art. 13 GDPR. Specifically, the website contained outdated information and referred to laws that were not in effect. In addition, the DPA found deficiencies in cookie use. The original fine of EUR 10,000 was reduced to EUR 8,000 due to immediate payment and acknowledgement of guilt.
Violations (6)
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
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 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
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
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Details
Fine Date
13 April 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€8,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1130
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. RAMONA FILMS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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