DPA case 2021-31-4871 – Complaint Upheld (Denmark, 2023)
GulogGratis used a cookie wall that forced users to either accept cookies or pay for access, which raised questions about whether users were truly consenting. The Norwegian Data Protection Authority found this practice misleading. This ruling is important for website operators, as it highlights the need for transparent and voluntary consent practices.
What happened
GulogGratis required users to consent to cookies or pay to access its services.
Who was affected
Users of the GulogGratis website who were presented with the cookie wall.
What the authority found
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority ruled that the cookie wall compromised the voluntariness of consent.
Why this matters
This decision reinforces that consent must be clear and voluntary, urging website operators to rethink their cookie practices in line with data protection standards.
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GulogGratis used a cookie wall that forced users to consent to cookies or pay for access, compromising the voluntariness 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 2021-31-4871 - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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