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DPA case ZSPR.440.331.2019.PR.PAM – Complaint Upheld (Poland, 2021)

Complaint Upheld
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych7 October 2021Poland
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Complaint Upheld

A company was found to have allowed third-party cookies without user consent and provided unclear information about their use. This is significant because it shows the importance of clear communication about data collection practices. Website operators need to ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place.

What happened

The company allowed third-party cookies on its website without obtaining user consent.

Who was affected

Website users who were tracked by these third-party cookies.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company violated GDPR by not obtaining consent for third-party cookies.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for website operators to be transparent and obtain consent for data tracking, aligning with growing privacy expectations from users.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 15(1) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(c) GDPR
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Art. 15(1) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(c) GDPR

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The company allowed third-party cookies without user consent and provided unclear information about cookie usage and data processing.

Outcome

Complaint Upheld

A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case ZSPR.440.331.2019.PR.PAM in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

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Details

Decision Date

7 October 2021

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-4396

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