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A-lehdet Oy – Order (Finland, 2024)
A-lehdet Oy was found to have unclear cookie information and used third-party tracking technologies without getting proper consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of clear communication about how user data is collected and used. Companies need to ensure they provide transparent cookie information to avoid similar issues.
What happened
A-lehdet used third-party cookies without obtaining proper consent and provided unclear cookie information.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered A-lehdet's unclear cookie practices were affected.
What the authority found
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency ruled that A-lehdet lacked proper consent for using third-party cookies and failed to provide clear cookie information.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for businesses to clearly inform users about cookie usage and obtain consent. It sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of cookie regulations.
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A-lehdet was found to have unclear cookie information and used third-party tracking technologies without obtaining proper consent.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Violations (2)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for A-lehdet Oy in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Order Date
7 June 2024
Authority
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. A-lehdet Oy - Finland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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