Court case 3 U 31/25 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2026)
A court found that a company used tracking tools without getting consent from users. This is important because it shows that companies must ask for permission before tracking people's online behavior. Not doing so can lead to legal trouble.
What happened
The company used a tracking pixel to monitor users' internet activity without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
Users whose online activity was tracked without their permission were affected.
What the authority found
The court ruled that the company violated consent requirements for using third-party cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the need for companies to obtain consent before tracking users. Businesses should ensure they comply with consent rules to avoid legal issues.
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The company was found to use the 'M Pixel' to track users' internet activity and infer sensitive information without obtaining prior consent, violating third-party cookie consent requirements.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case 3 U 31/25 - Germany (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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