Bonnier News AB – €1,144,000 Fine (Sweden, 2023)

€1,144,000Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten26 June 2023Sweden
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Bonnier News AB was fined €1,144,000 for processing user data for ads without getting consent first. They also provided unclear information about how they used cookies. This case is significant because it shows that companies must be transparent and obtain consent before using personal data for advertising.

What happened

Bonnier News processed user data for targeted advertising without obtaining prior consent.

Who was affected

Users whose data was processed for advertising purposes without consent were affected.

What the authority found

The Swedish authority found that Bonnier News violated data protection rules by not obtaining consent and providing unclear cookie information.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the importance of clear consent mechanisms for companies using cookies and processing personal data for advertising. It serves as a warning to others about the consequences of non-compliance.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 4(1) GDPR
Art. 4(2) GDPR
Art. 4(4) GDPR
Art. 4(7) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 4(1) GDPR
Art. 4(2) GDPR
Art. 4(4) GDPR
Art. 4(7) GDPR
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

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Bonnier News processed user data for targeted advertising without obtaining prior consent and provided unclear information about data processing.

Violations (4)

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
critical

Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

No Granular Cookie Choice
high

Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.

Art. 4(11) GDPR

Details

Fine Date

26 June 2023

Authority

Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten

Fine Amount

€1,144,000

13,000,000 SEK

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-6105

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bonnier News AB - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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