Court case W298 2274626-1/8E – Court Ruling (Austria, 2024)
An Austrian court ruled that a website violated privacy laws by using Google services without proper consent for cookies. This decision is important as it reinforces the need for clear consent when using tracking technologies on websites.
What happened
A website used Google services and continued data transfers after users rejected cookies.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were tracked by cookies without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court found that the website did not obtain valid consent for placing cookies, violating privacy regulations.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the necessity for websites to obtain clear consent before using tracking technologies. Operators should review their cookie policies to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The website used Google services without proper consent and continued data transfers after cookies were rejected.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (4)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Tracking cookies remain active or are re-placed even after the user explicitly rejects them.
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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case W298 2274626-1/8E - Austria (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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