RTBF – Dismissed (Belgium, 2022)
The Belgian Data Protection Authority dismissed a complaint against RTBF about cookies placed without consent. The dismissal was due to a previous settlement covering similar issues. This case highlights the importance of resolving privacy issues through settlements and understanding how they can impact future complaints.
What happened
RTBF was accused of placing cookies without consent, but the complaint was dismissed due to a prior settlement.
Who was affected
Website visitors who had cookies placed on their devices by RTBF without their consent.
What the authority found
The Belgian DPA dismissed the complaint because a previous settlement already addressed the issues raised.
Why this matters
This case underscores how prior settlements can influence the handling of similar future complaints, emphasizing the role of settlements in resolving privacy disputes.
National Law Articles
RTBF placed third-party and non-essential cookies without user consent, requiring an opt-out on a third-party site to refuse them.
Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for RTBF in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. RTBF - Belgium (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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