Dagens Industri Aktiebolag – Complaint Upheld (Sweden, 2023)
Dagens Industri Aktiebolag faced scrutiny for using Google Analytics without proper consent from users. This case matters because it highlights the risks of using tracking tools without being transparent with visitors.
What happened
Dagens Industri used Google Analytics and transferred personal data to the US without adequate consent from users.
Who was affected
Visitors to Dagens Industri's website were affected by the unclear cookie practices.
What the authority found
The authority upheld a complaint against Dagens Industri for failing to provide clear information on cookie usage and not obtaining consent for third-party cookies.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for all businesses to be transparent about their cookie usage and to ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The use of Google Analytics involved transferring personal data to the US without adequate consent, highlighting issues with 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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