Bonnier News AB – €1,144,000 Fine (Sweden, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
Bonnier News was fined for processing user data for marketing without getting clear consent first. This matters because it emphasizes the need for companies to be transparent and obtain permission before using personal data. Small business owners should ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place to avoid hefty fines.
What happened
Bonnier News processed user data for marketing without clear consent and lacked transparency about third-party data sharing.
Who was affected
Users whose data was collected and shared for marketing purposes without their consent.
What the authority found
The Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten ruled that Bonnier News violated GDPR by not obtaining proper consent for data processing.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that companies must prioritize user consent and transparency in their data practices to avoid significant penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Bonnier News processed user data for marketing without clear consent, sharing it with affiliates and lacking transparency about third-party data sharing.
Violations (4)
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
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
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Details
Fine Date
26 June 2023
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€1,144,000
13,000,000 SEK
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6105About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bonnier News AB - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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