Court case 3 U 31/25 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2026)
A German court ruled that a company used tracking technology without getting user consent, violating privacy laws. The company tracked users' online activities to gather sensitive information without permission. This decision reinforces the need for companies to obtain clear consent before using tracking tools.
What happened
A company tracked users' internet activity using 'M Pixel' without obtaining prior consent from those users.
Who was affected
Internet users whose activities were tracked by the company's technology without their consent.
What the authority found
The court found that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR's consent requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining user consent for tracking technologies. Businesses should ensure they have clear consent mechanisms in place to comply with privacy regulations.
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The company used 'M Pixel' to track users' internet activity and infer sensitive information without obtaining prior user consent.
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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