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- Privacy topics
Mediafin – Complaint Upheld (Belgium, 2023)
Mediafin faced a complaint upheld by Belgium's data protection authority for its cookie banner design. The company made it difficult for users to refuse cookies, which is crucial for respecting user privacy. This ruling emphasizes the need for clear and user-friendly consent mechanisms.
What happened
Mediafin's cookie banner lacked a 'refuse all' option and made rejecting cookies harder than accepting them.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered Mediafin's cookie banner.
What the authority found
The Belgian authority found that Mediafin's cookie banner did not comply with GDPR requirements for user consent.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the importance of transparent cookie consent practices. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners are user-friendly to avoid similar complaints.
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Mediafin's cookie banner lacked a 'refuse all' option, made rejecting cookies harder than accepting, and did not provide an easy way to withdraw consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Mediafin in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Decision Date
24 November 2023
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Mediafin - Belgium (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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