Apohem AB – €698,000 Fine (Sweden, 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.
Apohem AB was fined for using third-party cookies without getting consent from users. This is significant because it emphasizes the need for companies to ask for permission before tracking users online. Website operators should ensure they have proper consent mechanisms for cookies.
What happened
Apohem AB placed third-party cookies on its website without obtaining user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose browsing activity was tracked by Apohem AB were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that Apohem AB violated GDPR by not securing consent before using tracking cookies.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of user consent in online tracking. Website operators must implement clear consent processes for cookies to avoid penalties.
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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security
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 Apohem AB in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
29 August 2024
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€698,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
2450
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Apohem AB - Sweden (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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