APD (Belgian DPA) – Order (European Union, 2026)
The European Data Protection Board dismissed a case involving cookie consent without ruling on the cookie banner itself. This indicates that complaints must be valid to be considered.
What happened
The EDPB dismissed a complaint regarding cookie consent issues.
Who was affected
A data subject who raised concerns about cookie consent practices.
What the authority found
The authority found that the complaint did not warrant examination of the cookie banner's legality.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of valid grounds for complaints regarding data protection, reminding businesses to ensure their practices are compliant.
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The case was dismissed without examining cookie banner merits, focusing on alleged abuse of rights by the complainant.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for APD (Belgian DPA) in EU
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. APD (Belgian DPA) - European Union (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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