- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Sweden · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- No confirmed legal basis recorded.
- Privacy topics
Swedbank – Investigation (Sweden, 2023)
Swedbank took steps to improve its cookie practices after an investigation by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority. As a result, the authority closed its supervision of Swedbank's cookies. This shows that companies can avoid penalties by making necessary changes.
What happened
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority closed its cookie supervision after Swedbank rectified its practices.
Who was affected
Visitors to Swedbank's website who were impacted by its cookie practices.
What the authority found
The authority concluded that Swedbank had rectified its cookie practices, allowing them to close the investigation.
Why this matters
This case highlights that companies can effectively address data privacy concerns. Other businesses should regularly review their cookie practices to ensure compliance.
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PTS closed its cookie supervision after Swedbank rectified its practices.
Outcomecomplied
Investigation
A formal investigation opened by the DPA.
Status: complied
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Swedbank in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Investigation Date
31 October 2023
Authority
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Swedbank - Sweden (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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