Betting company – €15,000 Fine (Croatia, 2024)
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 €15,000 for not properly asking for consent before using cookies to track visitors. This matters because it shows that companies must clearly inform users about cookie usage and give them a choice. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners are clear and allow users to manage their preferences easily.
What happened
The Croatian DPA fined a betting company for collecting personal data through cookies without proper consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was collected by the betting company's cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company violated GDPR by not providing clear information and options for consent regarding cookie usage.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparent cookie policies and consent mechanisms for all online businesses. Companies should review their cookie practices to avoid similar penalties.
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Violations (4)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.
Art. 7(3) GDPR
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Fine
€15K
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Details
Fine Date
22 April 2024
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
2304
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Betting company - Croatia (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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