Doctissimo – €380,000 Fine (France, 2023)
Doctissimo was fined EUR 380,000 by the French data protection authority for using cookies without user consent and mishandling health data. The company also failed to properly anonymize user data and lacked necessary contracts with partners. This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent and securing sensitive data.
What happened
Doctissimo used cookies without consent and failed to properly handle and secure health data on its website.
Who was affected
Users of Doctissimo's website, particularly those engaging with health-related content and quizzes, were affected.
What the authority found
The French authority found that Doctissimo did not obtain valid consent for cookies and mishandled sensitive health data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the critical need for websites to obtain clear consent for cookies and to handle sensitive data with care. It serves as a reminder to review data processing practices and ensure compliance with GDPR.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Doctissimo used cookies without obtaining user consent, violating cookie consent requirements.
Violations (2)
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
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Doctissimo in FR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
11 May 2023
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€380,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-5936About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Doctissimo - France (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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