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GOOGLE LLC – Violation Found (France, 2021)
The French data protection authority closed its case against Google after the company improved its cookie consent practices. This matters because it shows that companies must provide clear information about how they use cookies and respect user choices. However, the authority may revisit Google's compliance in the future.
What happened
The CNIL accepted Google's adjustments to its cookie settings, which now comply with regulations.
Who was affected
Internet users in France who interact with Google's services and are affected by cookie tracking.
What the authority found
The CNIL found that Google's cookie banner now provides adequate information and complies with the law, closing the case without imposing a fine.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of clear cookie consent mechanisms for all online businesses. Companies should regularly review their practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
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On 7 December 2020, the CNIL fined Google €100,000,000 for not complying with the cookies regulation. The CNIL had also given Google a limited time to adapt their cookies settings to the current regulation, with a daily fine of €100,000 in case they did not carry out the necessary adjustments to start complying within the three following months. On 18 December 2020, Google sent a letter to the CNIL informing of their plan for compliance. After the CNIL's answer, on 30 March 2021 Google delivered to the CNIL the necessary information showing their adjustments for compliance. The CNIL accepted Google's reply on their adjustments, considering that the cookie banner and the cookies mechanisms used by google.fr were now sufficiently clear and provided adequate information about the cookies they use, including the purposes of the processing and information about how to reject them. Therefore, the CNIL decided to close the case. However, the authority stated that this [https://www.cnil.fr/fr/cloture-injonction-prononcee-encontre-google only refers to the precautionary measures took in their original decision], and that they reserve the right to further analysis of Google's compliance with the cookies regulation and their [https://www.cnil.fr/sites/default/files/atoms/files/recommandation-cookies-et-autres-traceurs.pdf recommendation issued on 17 September 2020], and to initiate a new sanctioning proceeding if necessary.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for GOOGLE LLC in FR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
30 April 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3447About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. GOOGLE LLC - France (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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