KG COM – €150,000 Fine (France, 2023)

€150,000Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés8 June 2023France
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KG COM was fined for placing cookies on users' devices before getting their consent. This is important because it shows that companies must ask for permission before tracking users online. Website operators should review their cookie consent processes to comply with the law.

What happened

KG COM placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining consent first.

Who was affected

Website visitors whose browsing was tracked by KG COM's cookies were affected.

What the authority found

The Commission found that KG COM violated GDPR by not securing consent before using cookies for tracking.

Why this matters

This case reinforces the need for clear consent from users before tracking their online behavior, which is crucial for all businesses using cookies.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 9(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 33(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) c) GDPR
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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 9(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 33(GDPR)

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Art. 82 Loi informatique et libertés

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Full Legal Summary
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for KG COM in FR

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

8 June 2023

Authority

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

Fine Amount

€150,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

1891

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