Court case W171 2305420-1 – Court Ruling (Austria, 2026)
An Austrian court found that a news website's cookie banner did not allow users to reject cookies easily and set non-essential cookies without proper consent. This decision is significant because it shows that companies must provide clear options for users regarding their data. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners comply with consent requirements to avoid legal issues.
What happened
A news website's cookie banner lacked a reject option and set cookies without valid user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered the misleading cookie banner were affected.
What the authority found
The court ruled that the website violated GDPR by not providing a clear reject option and using dark patterns in its cookie consent banner.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for clear and user-friendly cookie consent mechanisms. Website operators must ensure they comply with consent requirements to protect user privacy and avoid potential legal consequences.
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The news website's cookie banner lacked a reject option on the first layer, used dark patterns, and set 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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