DPA case 2021-31-5553 – Complaint Upheld (Denmark, 2023)
A website forced users to either accept cookies or subscribe to access its content, which raised concerns about whether users were truly giving free consent. The Norwegian Data Protection Authority found this practice misleading. This ruling is crucial for website operators, as it emphasizes the need for clear and voluntary consent mechanisms.
What happened
A cookie wall on a website required users to consent to cookies or subscribe for access.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were forced to consent to cookies to access content.
What the authority found
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority determined that the cookie wall misled users regarding their consent.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to website operators that consent must be freely given and not coerced, aligning with broader trends in data protection.
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A cookie wall forced users to consent to cookies or subscribe for access, questioning the 'freely given' nature of consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 2021-31-5553 - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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