Apple Distribution International Limited – Court Ruling (France, 2025)
A French court ruled that Apple used device identifiers for targeted ads without getting user consent first. This decision is significant because it reinforces the importance of obtaining permission before tracking users. Website operators should be aware that they need to ask for consent before using tracking technologies.
What happened
Apple used device identifiers 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 French data protection authority ruled that Apple violated ePrivacy rules by not obtaining consent for tracking.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize user consent when implementing tracking technologies. It sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of privacy regulations.
National Law Articles
Apple used device identifiers for personalized advertising without obtaining prior user consent.
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.
Similar Cases
Enforcement actions with similar violations
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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