- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Finland · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
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- Privacy topics
Sanoma Media Finland Oy – Order (Finland, 2023)
Sanoma Media Finland was ordered to fix issues with cookie consent on their website. They were found to be tracking users without proper consent and providing unclear information about cookies. This is important because it affects how users' online privacy is respected.
What happened
Sanoma Media Finland was ordered to address problems with cookie consent and tracking practices.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with Sanoma Media Finland's site were affected by the unclear cookie practices.
What the authority found
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom found that Sanoma Media Finland did not properly handle cookie consent and information.
Why this matters
This order emphasizes the need for clear cookie policies and user consent in online services. Other companies should review their cookie practices to ensure compliance.
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Sanoma Media Finland was ordered to address issues with consent withdrawal, unclear cookie information, and third-party tracking without consent.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Violations (3)
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.
No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Sanoma Media Finland Oy in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Order Date
8 June 2023
Authority
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sanoma Media Finland Oy - Finland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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