Betting company – €20,000 Fine (Croatia, 2023)
A betting company in Croatia was fined for not giving users clear choices about cookies. They placed cookies on users' devices before getting consent and didn't explain how the cookies would be used. This matters because it shows that businesses must be transparent about cookie use and respect user choices.
What happened
The betting company placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining proper consent and failed to provide clear information about them.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with the betting company's online platform.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR rules by not offering granular cookie choices and not informing users adequately.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of clear cookie consent practices for online businesses. Companies must ensure they provide detailed information and options regarding cookie use to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The company failed to provide separate consent options for different cookie types and did not adequately inform users about cookie processing details.
Violations (4)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.
Art. 7(3) GDPR
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Fine
€20K
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Details
Fine Date
14 September 2023
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2061
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Betting company - Croatia (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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