JP/Politikens Hus A/S – Violation Found (Denmark, 2022)
The Danish DPA found that JP/Politikens Hus A/S misled website visitors with unclear cookie consent options. The site used colors and design that nudged users to accept all cookies without full information, violating GDPR rules. This matters because it highlights the importance of clear and fair consent practices for online businesses.
What happened
JP/Politikens Hus A/S used misleading cookie consent banners that did not provide full information to users.
Who was affected
Visitors to the news website www.eb.dk who were not fully informed about how their data would be used.
What the authority found
The Danish DPA ruled that the website's consent mechanism violated GDPR by not providing clear and complete information, making the consent invalid.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for transparency in consent mechanisms and warns against using design tricks to influence user choices. Website operators should ensure their consent processes are straightforward and informative.
GDPR Articles Cited
The website's cookie consent solution used unclear information and nudging techniques, interfering with informed consent.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Violations (2)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).
Art. 7 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for JP/Politikens Hus A/S in DK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. JP/Politikens Hus A/S - Denmark (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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