Court case W298 2274626-1/8E – Court Ruling (Austria, 2024)
Another Austrian court ruled that a political party's website used cookies without getting proper consent from users. The site continued to track users even after they rejected cookies. This case serves as a reminder for website operators about the importance of obtaining consent before using tracking technologies.
What happened
The court found that the political party's website placed cookies before obtaining user consent and continued tracking after rejection.
Who was affected
Users of the political party's website who had their data tracked without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court held that the website violated GDPR by using cookies without clear consent from users.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for all websites, including those of political organizations, to prioritize user consent for cookies. Operators should ensure they have clear consent practices in place.
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The political party's website used Google reCaptcha and Google Fonts without 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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