Court case 3 U 31/25 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2026)
A German court ruled against a company for tracking users without their consent using third-party cookies. The court found that the company failed to obtain proper consent from users before using tracking tools. This decision reinforces the need for businesses to ensure they have user permission before tracking online behavior.
What happened
The court ruled that a company used tracking cookies without obtaining user consent.
Who was affected
Users whose online activities were tracked without their permission.
What the authority found
The court held that the company violated GDPR by not securing consent for the use of third-party tracking cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the legal obligation for companies to obtain user consent before tracking, setting a precedent for future cases.
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The case involves the use of 'M Pixel' to track users without consent, related to third-party tracking cookies.
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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