Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS – Complaint Upheld (Denmark, 2021)
The Danish Data Protection Authority criticized Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS for their cookie consent practices. The company didn't provide a clear way for users to reject cookies, which is important for respecting user choices online. This case highlights the need for businesses to offer clear and easy options for users to manage cookie preferences.
What happened
Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS failed to provide a clear option for users to reject cookies on their website.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were unable to easily opt out of cookie tracking.
What the authority found
The Danish DPA found that the company did not obtain valid consent for cookies, as users were nudged to accept all cookies without a straightforward opt-out option.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the importance of providing users with straightforward choices regarding cookie consent. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners allow users to easily reject cookies to comply with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The initial cookie consent solution lacked an opt-out option and did not allow consent for specific purposes, violating consent requirements.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Violations (2)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS in DK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS - Denmark (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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