- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Belgium · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- Privacy topics
DPA case 38/2024 – Dismissed (Belgium, 2024)
A website in Belgium failed to let users withdraw their cookie consent, which is required by law. This matters because it shows that companies must provide clear options for users to manage their privacy choices.
What happened
The website did not provide an option to withdraw consent for cookies.
Who was affected
Website visitors who wanted to change their cookie preferences.
What the authority found
The authority found that the website violated the requirement for an accessible mechanism to revoke cookie consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of user control over privacy settings. Companies should ensure they have clear options for users to manage their cookie consent.
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The website did not provide an option to withdraw consent, violating the requirement for an accessible mechanism to revoke cookie consent.
Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 38/2024 in BE
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 38/2024 - Belgium (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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