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DPA case 2021-31-4871 – Complaint Upheld (Denmark, 2023)

Complaint Upheld
Datatilsynet (Norway)8 February 2023Denmark
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Complaint Upheld

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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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(d) GDPR
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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(d) GDPR

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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.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 2021-31-4871 in DK

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

Details

Decision Date

8 February 2023

Authority

Datatilsynet (Norway)

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-5692

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 2021-31-4871 - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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