Sanoma Media Finland Oy – Court Ruling (Finland, 2026)
A Finnish court ruled that Sanoma Media Finland Oy placed cookies on users' devices without getting their consent first. This is important because it reinforces the requirement for companies to ask for permission before tracking users online. The ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
The court found that the company violated ePrivacy rules by placing cookies before obtaining user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who had their data tracked by cookies without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court decided that the company did not follow the ePrivacy Directive, which requires prior consent for cookie placement.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the necessity for companies to obtain user consent before using cookies. It sets a precedent for enforcing privacy regulations in online tracking.
National Law Articles
The company placed cookies and made web requests without obtaining user consent, violating the requirement for prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sanoma Media Finland Oy - Finland (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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