Toerisme Vlaanderen – Violation Found (Belgium, 2022)
Belgium's data protection authority found Toerisme Vlaanderen violated GDPR by placing cookies without consent and having unclear privacy policies. Although no fine was issued, the case highlights the need for clear user consent and transparent information. The agency has since updated its practices.
What happened
Toerisme Vlaanderen placed cookies without user consent and had unclear privacy policies.
Who was affected
Visitors to the Toerisme Vlaanderen website who were tracked without clear consent.
What the authority found
The Belgian DPA found that Toerisme Vlaanderen's cookie practices and privacy policies did not meet GDPR standards for transparency and consent.
Why this matters
This case shows the importance of clear consent mechanisms and transparent privacy policies. Website operators should ensure compliance to avoid potential issues with data protection authorities.
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The website placed non-essential cookies without a way to refuse them and lacked clear information about the cookies used.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Violations (3)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
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
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Toerisme Vlaanderen in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Decision Date
16 November 2022
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Toerisme Vlaanderen - Belgium (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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