Court case W298 2274626-1/8E – Court Ruling (Austria, 2024)
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.
A court ruled that Google used cookies without proper consent, which is a big deal for online privacy. This ruling matters because it reinforces that companies must get clear permission before tracking users. Businesses should be careful about how they use third-party services that involve data collection.
What happened
Google used reCaptcha and Google Fonts without clear consent from users.
Who was affected
Users whose data was collected through Google services without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court determined that Google violated GDPR by placing cookies before obtaining user consent.
Why this matters
This ruling sends a strong message to companies about the need for clear consent when using third-party services. It encourages businesses to evaluate their use of such technologies to ensure compliance.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
Google reCaptcha and Google Fonts were used without clear consent or adequate information, leading to unauthorized data transfers.
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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