Tele2 Sverige – €1,056,000 Fine (Sweden, 2023)

€1,056,000Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten30 June 2023Sweden
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Tele2 Sverige was fined for using Google Analytics to send personal data to the US without getting users' consent first. This is important because it shows that companies can face serious financial penalties for not following data protection rules. Website operators need to ensure they get consent before tracking users.

What happened

Tele2 Sverige transferred personal data to the US using Google Analytics without prior user consent for third-party cookies.

Who was affected

Users of Tele2's services whose personal data was collected and sent to Google in the US without their consent.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that Tele2 Sverige violated GDPR by placing tracking cookies before obtaining user consent.

Why this matters

This case highlights the financial risks companies face for non-compliance with data protection laws. It serves as a warning for all businesses to prioritize user consent in their data practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 44(GDPR)
Art. 46(GDPR)
Art. 60(GDPR)
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Art. 44(GDPR)
Art. 46(GDPR)
Art. 60(GDPR)

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Full Legal Summary
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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)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
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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.

Details

Fine Date

30 June 2023

Authority

Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten

Fine Amount

€1,056,000

12,000,000 SEK

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-6092

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Tele2 Sverige - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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