Dagens Industri Aktiebolag – Complaint Upheld (Sweden, 2023)
Dagens Industri was found to have used Google Analytics without properly informing users or getting their consent. This case matters because it highlights the need for clear cookie information and user consent. Website operators should ensure they provide clear information about cookies and obtain consent before tracking users.
What happened
Dagens Industri transferred personal data to Google Analytics without obtaining prior user consent for third-party cookies.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose personal data was shared with Google Analytics without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority upheld the complaint, stating that Dagens Industri violated GDPR by not obtaining user consent for data transfers to the US.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the importance of transparency and consent in data tracking. Companies must ensure they clearly communicate cookie usage to users.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Dagens Industri used Google Analytics, transferring personal data to the US without obtaining prior user consent for third-party tracking cookies.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Violations (2)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Dagens Industri Aktiebolag in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Dagens Industri Aktiebolag - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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