KG COM – €150,000 Fine (France, 2023)

€150,000Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés8 June 2023France
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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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Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 12 GDPR
Art. 13 GDPR
Art. 28 GDPR
Art. 32 GDPR
Art. 33 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
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Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 12 GDPR
Art. 13 GDPR
Art. 28 GDPR
Art. 32 GDPR
Art. 33 GDPR

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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)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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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.

Details

Fine Date

8 June 2023

Authority

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

Fine Amount

€150,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1891

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. KG COM - France (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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