Court case 4 U 353/24 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2026)
A court in Germany ruled that a company used tracking tools without getting consent from users. This is important because it reinforces the need for businesses to ask for permission before tracking people's online behavior. Companies should review their tracking practices to ensure compliance.
What happened
The company tracked users with Business Tools and transferred their data without obtaining prior consent for third-party tracking.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was tracked by the company's tools were affected.
What the authority found
The court ruled that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR's requirements for user consent.
Why this matters
This ruling sets a precedent that companies must obtain consent before using tracking tools. Website operators should evaluate their consent mechanisms to avoid similar issues.
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The company used Business Tools to track data subjects and transfer data without obtaining prior user consent for third-party tracking.
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 4 U 353/24 - Germany (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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