- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Finland · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- No confirmed legal basis recorded.
- Privacy topics
Valco Oy – Order (Finland, 2021)
Valco Oy was ordered to fix its cookie practices because it misled users about cookie usage. This is important for website operators, as clear cookie information is essential for user trust and compliance.
What happened
Valco Oy was ordered to correct its misleading cookie banner messaging and unclear cookie information.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered Valco's misleading cookie messages were affected.
What the authority found
The authority mandated that Valco Oy evaluate its cookie practices to ensure valid consent is obtained for non-essential cookies.
Why this matters
This order emphasizes the need for clear communication about cookies. Website operators should review their cookie policies to ensure they are transparent and compliant.
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Valco Oy was ordered to correct its cookie practices, focusing on the evaluation of strictly necessary cookies and the validity of consent.
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.
The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Valco Oy in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Order Date
25 February 2021
Authority
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Valco Oy - Finland (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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