- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Austria · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- Privacy topics
DPA case 2026-0.043.390 – Complaint Upheld (Austria, 2026)
An Austrian company was found to have placed cookies on users' devices without asking for permission first. This is important because it shows that companies must get consent before tracking users online.
What happened
The company placed cookies on users' devices without displaying a cookie consent banner.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose devices were tracked by cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The Austrian data protection authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not obtaining prior consent for cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for clear consent mechanisms for cookies. Website operators should ensure they have proper consent banners in place to avoid similar issues.
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The company placed cookies on users' devices without displaying a cookie consent banner, violating the requirement for prior 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 2026-0.043.390 in AT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 2026-0.043.390 - Austria (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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