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- Belgium · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- Privacy topics
DPA case 37/2024 – Dismissed (Belgium, 2024)
A cookie banner on a website did not allow users to easily reject all cookies, which led to a complaint. The Belgian Data Protection Authority found that this lack of a 'reject all' option was a violation of privacy rules. This ruling reminds website operators to provide clear and easy choices for users regarding cookies.
What happened
The cookie banner required users to confirm default selections without offering a 'reject all' option.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered the cookie banner without a clear option to reject all cookies.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the cookie banner's design did not comply with data protection regulations requiring user-friendly consent options.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for websites to provide clear options for users regarding cookie consent. Operators should ensure their cookie banners comply with privacy regulations to avoid similar issues.
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The cookie banner did not include a 'reject all' option on the first layer, requiring users to confirm default selections instead.
Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 37/2024 in BE
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 37/2024 - Belgium (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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