Apple Distribution International Limited – Court Ruling (France, 2025)

Court Ruling
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés10 October 2025France
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ePrivacy
Court Ruling

A court ruled that Apple used device identifiers for advertising without getting user consent first. This ruling matters because it underscores the importance of obtaining permission before using personal data for marketing. Companies should ensure they have clear consent processes for tracking users.

What happened

The court found that Apple placed cookies for personalized advertising without prior user consent.

Who was affected

Users whose device identifiers were used for advertising purposes without consent were affected.

What the authority found

The authority concluded that Apple violated ePrivacy rules by not obtaining consent before using device identifiers.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for tech companies to be transparent about their data practices. It serves as a critical reminder for all businesses to ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place for user tracking.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive GDPR
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France enforcementCommission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés actionsAll Apple Distribution International Limited actions
Full Legal Summary
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Apple used device 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)

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
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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

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