Tele2 Sverige – €1,056,000 Fine (Sweden, 2023)
Tele2 Sverige was fined for using Google Analytics to track users without getting their consent first. This is important because it highlights the need for companies to respect user privacy and obtain permission before data collection. Small businesses should ensure they have proper consent in place to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
Tele2 Sverige transferred personal data to the US using Google Analytics without obtaining prior user consent for third-party tracking.
Who was affected
Users whose data was collected through Google Analytics without their consent.
What the authority found
The Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten ruled that Tele2 violated GDPR by not obtaining consent for data transfers.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of obtaining user consent for data tracking, urging companies to review their practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Tele2 Sverige used Google Analytics, transferring personal data to the US without obtaining prior user consent for third-party tracking cookies.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Tele2 Sverige in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
30 June 2023
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€1,056,000
12,000,000 SEK
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6092About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Tele2 Sverige - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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