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Coolblue B.V – €40,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2024)
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The Dutch data protection authority fined Coolblue €40,000 for collecting personal data through cookies without proper consent. This case is important because it shows that companies must ask for permission before using cookies to track users. Online businesses should review their cookie policies to ensure they comply with privacy laws.
What happened
Coolblue was fined for using cookies to collect personal data without obtaining explicit consent from users.
Who was affected
Website visitors who had their data collected through cookies without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Coolblue violated GDPR rules by not obtaining proper consent for cookie use.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of obtaining user consent for data collection. Companies should ensure their cookie practices comply with privacy regulations to avoid penalties.
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Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Coolblue B.V in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 December 2024
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
2509
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-8883About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Coolblue B.V - Netherlands (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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