KG COM – €150,000 Fine (France, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
KG COM was fined EUR 150,000 for processing personal data without explicit consent and failing to protect it properly. The company placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining their consent, violating privacy rules. This case serves as a reminder that businesses must secure explicit consent before processing personal data and placing cookies.
What happened
KG COM processed personal data and placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining explicit consent.
Who was affected
Users whose personal data was processed and who received cookies on their devices without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The French data protection authority found that KG COM violated GDPR by processing data without explicit consent and failing to protect it adequately.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining explicit consent before processing personal data or placing cookies. Businesses should review their consent practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The case focused on data breaches, improper data recording, and lack of technical measures, not on cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for KG COM in FR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
8 June 2023
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€150,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1891
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. KG COM - France (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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