Court case 4 U 353/24 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2026)

Court Ruling
DPA LGStuttgart29 April 2026Germany
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Court Ruling

A court in Germany ruled that a company used tracking cookies without getting users' consent. This decision is significant because it reinforces the need for companies to obtain permission before tracking users online. It highlights the growing scrutiny on how businesses collect and use personal data.

What happened

A company used third-party tracking cookies without obtaining prior user consent.

Who was affected

Website visitors who were tracked by the company's cookies without their consent.

What the authority found

The court ruled that the company violated data protection rules by not securing consent for cookie usage.

Why this matters

This case sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of consent requirements for online tracking, urging businesses to review their cookie policies.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 17(GDPR)
Art. 18(GDPR)
Art. 26(GDPR)
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 15(1) GDPR
Art. 17(1)(d) GDPR
Art. 18(1)(b) GDPR
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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 15(1) GDPR
Art. 17(GDPR)
Art. 17(1)(d) GDPR
Art. 18(GDPR)
Art. 18(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 26(GDPR)

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Decision AuthorityOLG Stuttgart
Reviewed AuthorityLG Stuttgart (Germany)
Source verified 13 May 2026
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Detailed

The case involves third-party tracking cookies being used without obtaining prior user consent, as part of the company's Business Tools integrated into various websites and apps.

Outcome

Court Ruling

A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.

Violations (1)

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
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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 Court case 4 U 353/24 in DE

This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Ruling Date

29 April 2026

Authority

DPA LGStuttgart

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