DPA case 10139147 – Violation Found (Italy, 2025)

Violation Found
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali29 April 2025Italy
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Violation Found

An Italian data protection authority found that a company's cookie banner provided unclear information and links that didn't work. This meant that visitors couldn't give proper consent for cookie use. This ruling highlights the importance of clear cookie information for website operators.

What happened

A company's cookie banner had generic information and non-functioning links, leading to invalid consent.

Who was affected

Website visitors who encountered the company's cookie banner.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the cookie banner did not provide clear information, violating GDPR requirements for valid consent.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies must ensure their cookie banners are clear and functional. Website operators should review their cookie consent practices to avoid similar issues.

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The cookie banner provided generic information and non-functioning links, leading to invalid consent due to unclear cookie information.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Violations (1)

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 10139147 in IT

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

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Details

Decision Date

29 April 2025

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-9338

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