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- Finland · Geography does not establish applicable law.
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- Privacy topics
Telia Finland Oyj – Order (Finland, 2023)
Telia Finland Oyj was instructed to fix its cookie practices after users faced difficulties withdrawing consent and understanding cookie information. The Finnish authority's order highlights the need for better user experience regarding privacy choices. This is crucial for maintaining trust with website visitors.
What happened
Telia Finland was found to have issues with users being unable to withdraw cookie consent and unclear cookie information.
Who was affected
Website visitors using Telia Finland's online services who encountered problems with cookie consent.
What the authority found
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency ordered Telia to improve its cookie consent and information practices.
Why this matters
This order emphasizes the necessity for clear and user-friendly cookie management on websites. Businesses must prioritize user consent to foster trust and comply with privacy laws.
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Telia Finland was ordered to correct cookie practices related to consent withdrawal and providing clear information.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Violations (2)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Telia Finland Oyj in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Order Date
21 November 2023
Authority
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telia Finland Oyj - Finland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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