- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Germany · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- Privacy topics
DPA case 521.14877.15 – Complaint Upheld (Germany, 2023)
A German website's cookie banner was found to be misleading and did not allow users to easily reject cookies. The authority ruled that the website did not comply with privacy laws by not providing a clear way to withdraw consent. This case highlights the need for websites to have transparent and user-friendly cookie consent mechanisms.
What happened
The website's cookie banner lacked a reject button and used deceptive design.
Who was affected
Visitors to the website who were affected by the cookie consent process.
What the authority found
The authority upheld the complaint due to the absence of a reject button and unclear cookie information.
Why this matters
This decision reinforces the requirement for clear and accessible cookie consent options. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners comply with privacy regulations.
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The website's cookie banner lacked a reject button on the first layer, used deceptive design, and did not provide an easy way to withdraw consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 521.14877.15 - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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