Vodaphone Romania S.A – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2019)
Vodafone Romania was fined for placing cookies on users' devices before getting their consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of asking for permission before tracking users online. Website operators should ensure they get clear consent before using cookies.
What happened
Vodafone Romania placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining their consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose devices received cookies from Vodafone Romania without prior consent.
What the authority found
The Romanian authority found that Vodafone Romania violated ePrivacy rules by placing cookies without prior consent.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to prioritize user consent when using tracking technologies like cookies. It serves as a reminder that failing to do so can lead to fines and legal issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The summary lacks details on specific cookie or consent violations, focusing instead on a general violation finding.
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 Vodaphone Romania S.A in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
15 October 2019
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€2,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-1500About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodaphone Romania S.A - Romania (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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