Company – €20,000 Fine (Croatia, 2024)
A company in Croatia was fined EUR 20,000 for placing cookies on users' devices without getting their consent first. This is important because it emphasizes the need for clear cookie policies and obtaining user permission before tracking their online behavior.
What happened
The company loaded non-essential cookies before obtaining valid consent from users.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose devices were tracked by the company's cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The Croatian authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not providing adequate cookie information and failing to get consent before placing cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of clear consent practices for cookies. Companies should ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place to avoid hefty fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The company was fined for loading non-essential cookies before obtaining valid consent and for not providing adequate cookie and privacy information.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
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Fine
€20K
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Details
Fine Date
26 February 2024
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3103
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Croatia (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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