DPA case 11/2022 – Complaint Upheld (Belgium, 2022)
A website forced users to accept cookies to set their advertising preferences, which is against privacy rules. The Belgian Data Protection Authority found that the website did not provide a proper option to refuse cookies. This decision shows that websites must respect users' choices regarding cookies.
What happened
The website required users to accept cookies without offering a clear way to opt out.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were forced to accept cookies without a proper opt-out option.
What the authority found
The Belgian Data Protection Authority ruled that the website violated privacy rules by not allowing users to reject cookies properly.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for websites to provide clear cookie choices. Website operators should review their cookie consent practices to comply with privacy laws.
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The website forced users to accept cookies to select advertising preferences, and the opt-out option for third parties did not work.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 11/2022 - Belgium (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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