CHATWITH.IO WORLDWIDE, S.L. – €12,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€12,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos23 September 2023Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

CHATWITH.IO WORLDWIDE, S.L. was fined for misleading users about their data rights. This ruling stresses the importance of clear communication when it comes to user consent and data processing.

What happened

CHATWITH.IO WORLDWIDE, S.L. failed to provide clear options for users to reject data processing.

Who was affected

Users who interacted with CHATWITH.IO's services were affected.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the company did not comply with data processing principles under GDPR.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the necessity for companies to provide straightforward consent options and clear messaging to users, reinforcing best practices in data handling.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Art. 22 (2) LSSI
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Violations (3)

No Reject Button
critical

Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.

Art. 7 GDPR

Reject Harder Than Accept
critical

Refusing cookies requires more clicks or steps than accepting them, or the reject option is less visually prominent.

Art. 7 GDPR

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

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 CHATWITH.IO WORLDWIDE, S.L. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

23 September 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€12,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

2104

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