Apple Distribution International Limited – Court Ruling (France, 2025)
Apple was found to have used tracking identifiers for ads without getting user consent first. This is significant because it reinforces the need for companies to respect user privacy and obtain consent before using personal data for advertising.
What happened
Apple used identifiers for personalized advertising without prior user consent.
Who was affected
Users whose data was used for targeted advertising by Apple without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Apple violated the ePrivacy Directive by not obtaining consent before placing cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of user consent in advertising practices. Companies should review their data collection methods to ensure they comply with privacy laws.
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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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