Betting company – €30,000 Fine (Croatia, 2023)
A betting company was fined EUR 30,000 for not giving users clear options to consent to cookie use on their website. They also failed to properly inform users about how their cookies were being used and didn't allow users to withdraw their consent easily. This case serves as a reminder for online businesses to provide clear cookie choices and information to their visitors.
What happened
The betting company failed to provide granular consent options for cookies and did not adequately inform users about cookie processing details.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were subjected to cookie tracking without proper consent options.
What the authority found
The DPA determined that the company did not comply with GDPR requirements for cookie consent and information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to ensure clear cookie consent mechanisms and transparency. Companies should review their cookie policies to comply with privacy regulations.
GDPR Articles Cited
The betting company failed to provide granular consent options for cookies 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
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
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Fine
€30K
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Details
Fine Date
14 September 2023
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€30,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2062
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Betting company - Croatia (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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