Betting company – €20,000 Fine (Croatia, 2024)

€20,000Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka22 April 2024Croatia
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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.

A Croatian betting company was fined for not allowing users to withdraw cookie consent. This is important because it shows that users should have control over their data. Companies need to provide clear options for users to manage their cookie preferences to avoid penalties.

What happened

A betting company was fined for collecting data through cookies without allowing users to withdraw their consent.

Who was affected

Users of the betting company's website were affected by the lack of consent options.

What the authority found

The Croatian DPA found that the company violated GDPR by not providing clear consent mechanisms for cookie usage.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for clear and accessible consent options for users. Companies must ensure they respect user preferences regarding data collection.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 13(1) GDPR
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Art. 6(1) a) GDPR
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 13(1) GDPR
(2) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
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Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Violations (4)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

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

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

No Granular Cookie Choice
high

Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.

Art. 4(11) GDPR

Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
critical

No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.

Art. 7(3) GDPR

Details

Fine Date

22 April 2024

Authority

Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka

Fine Amount

€20,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

2305

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