Apple Distribution International Limited – Court Ruling (France, 2025)
A French court ruled that Apple used tracking identifiers for ads without getting user consent first. This is important because it shows that even big companies must follow privacy laws. Businesses should ensure they have clear consent from users before using tracking technologies.
What happened
Apple used identifiers for personalized advertising without prior user consent.
Who was affected
Users whose data was tracked for advertising purposes without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court found that Apple violated the ePrivacy Directive by placing cookies before obtaining consent.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the need for all companies, including large ones like Apple, to prioritize user consent in their advertising practices. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their consent processes.
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Apple used identifiers for personalized advertising without obtaining prior user consent, violating ePrivacy Directive requirements.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (2)
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
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for Apple Distribution International Limited in FR
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Ruling Date
10 October 2025
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-court-9571About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Apple Distribution International Limited - France (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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