Apple Distribution International Limited – Court Ruling (France, 2025)
Apple was found to have used identifiers for personalized ads without getting user consent. The French data protection authority ruled this violated privacy rules. This decision stresses the necessity for companies to obtain clear consent before tracking users online.
What happened
The French authority ruled that Apple placed cookies for personalized advertising without prior user consent.
Who was affected
Users of Apple services who were targeted with personalized ads without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Apple violated the ePrivacy Directive by not securing consent before using tracking technologies.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the requirement for companies to obtain user consent before tracking their online behavior. Businesses must prioritize transparency and user choice in their data practices.
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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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