Court case W171 2305420-1 – Court Ruling (Austria, 2026)
An Austrian court ruled that a cookie banner used by a company did not allow users to reject cookies easily. This matters because it shows that companies must provide clear options for users to refuse tracking. The ruling emphasizes the importance of user consent in online privacy.
What happened
The court found that the cookie banner lacked a rejection option and used misleading design to enable tracking without consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered the cookie banner and had their data tracked without proper consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court decided that the company violated GDPR by not providing a clear way for users to reject cookies, which is required for valid consent.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights that companies must ensure their cookie consent mechanisms are user-friendly and transparent. It sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of consent requirements in online tracking.
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The cookie banner lacked a rejection option on the first layer, used dark patterns, and enabled the placement of non-essential cookies without valid consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (3)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).
Art. 7 GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case W171 2305420-1 - Austria (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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