Forthnet – €22,000 Fine (Greece, 2019)
Forthnet was fined EUR 22,000 for placing cookies on users' devices before getting their consent. This case underscores the importance of obtaining user consent before using tracking technologies.
What happened
Forthnet placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining prior consent.
Who was affected
Users whose devices received cookies from Forthnet before consent was obtained.
What the authority found
The authority fined Forthnet for placing cookies before getting user consent, violating ePrivacy rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that companies must obtain consent before placing cookies. It emphasizes the need for clear consent mechanisms to comply with ePrivacy regulations.
National Law Articles
The case involved procedural issues related to the company's right to objection under Greek law, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Forthnet in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
7 October 2019
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€22,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-174About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Forthnet - Greece (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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