Disqus Inc. – Order (Norway, 2021)
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.
Norway's Datatilsynet intends to fine Disqus Inc. for tracking users on Norwegian websites without their consent and sharing their data with advertisers. This case emphasizes the importance of transparency and user consent in data processing.
What happened
Disqus Inc. unlawfully tracked visitors of Norwegian websites using its plugin and shared their data with third-party advertisers.
Who was affected
Visitors of Norwegian websites that used the Disqus plugin were affected by this tracking.
What the authority found
The DPA announced its intention to fine Disqus for violating GDPR by tracking users without a legal basis and failing to provide necessary information.
Why this matters
This order serves as a warning to companies about the importance of obtaining user consent and being transparent about data sharing practices. Website operators should ensure compliance with GDPR to avoid similar issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
On May 5, 2021, the Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) announced that it intents to fine Disqus Inc. EUR 2, 500, 000 for violations of Art. 5 (1), (2) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR and Art. 13 GDPR. It is alleged that Disqus unlawfully tracked visitors of Norwegian websites which used the Disqus plugin. Their data was then passed on to third-party advertisers.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Disqus Inc. in NO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Order Date
5 May 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-667
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Disqus Inc. - Norway (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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