Alstrøm – Din Isenkræmmer ApS – Complaint Upheld (Denmark, 2021)

Complaint Upheld
Datatilsynet (Denmark)20 October 2021Denmark
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Complaint Upheld

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

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

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)

No Reject Button
critical

Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.

Art. 7 GDPR

No Granular Cookie Choice
high

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.

Details

Decision Date

20 October 2021

Authority

Datatilsynet (Denmark)

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-4274

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