Tiger Media Inc. – €72,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€72,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos14 November 2025Spain
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Tiger Media Inc. was fined EUR 72,000 for placing cookies on users' devices without their consent. The company loaded third-party tracking cookies and advertising cookies without asking users first. This case is significant because it reinforces the need for websites to obtain consent before using tracking technologies.

What happened

Tiger Media Inc. placed advertising and third-party tracking cookies on users' devices without obtaining prior consent.

Who was affected

Website visitors whose devices were tracked by cookies placed by Tiger Media Inc. without their consent.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA ruled that Tiger Media violated GDPR by not getting user consent before placing cookies on their devices.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining user consent for cookies. Website operators should review their cookie policies to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 27(GDPR)
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 27(GDPR)
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive

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National Law Articles

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Art. 22.2 LSSI
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Full Legal Summary
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Tiger Media placed advertising-related cookies and loaded third-party tracking cookies without obtaining prior user consent.

Violations (2)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

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 Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Tiger Media Inc. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

14 November 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€72,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10013

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