Turner Broadcasting System España, S.L. – Dismissed (Spain, 2024)

Dismissed
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos15 March 2024Spain
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Dismissed

Turner Broadcasting System España, S.L. faced an investigation but was cleared of cookie violations by Spain's data protection authority. This is important because it shows that using only necessary cookies and providing clear information can keep companies compliant. Businesses should ensure their cookie practices are transparent to avoid issues.

What happened

The investigation found no cookie violations on Turner Broadcasting's website.

Who was affected

Website visitors who interacted with Turner Broadcasting's site were involved in the investigation.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority determined that the website only used necessary cookies and provided accurate information, complying with GDPR.

Why this matters

This ruling sets a precedent that clear communication about cookie usage can protect companies from compliance issues. Website operators should focus on transparency in their cookie policies.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(3) GDPR
Art. 60(8) GDPR
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Art. 7(3) GDPR
Art. 60(8) GDPR

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National Law Articles

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Article 22 LSSI
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Full Legal Summary
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The website lacked a reject button, used deceptive design in the cookie banner, and did not provide an easy option to withdraw consent.

Outcome

Dismissed

The complaint or investigation was dismissed.

Violations (4)

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

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
critical

Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
critical

No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.

Art. 7(3) GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Turner Broadcasting System España, S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

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Details

Decision Date

15 March 2024

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7762

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Turner Broadcasting System España, S.L. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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