SIA GZ AUTO – Violation Found (Latvia, 2024)
The Datu valsts inspekcija found that SIA GZ AUTO's websites used cookies without proper consent from users. This is significant because it highlights the importance of obtaining user permission before tracking their online behavior.
What happened
SIA GZ AUTO's websites placed cookies without obtaining user consent and did not provide a way to reject them.
Who was affected
Website visitors who were tracked by cookies on SIA GZ AUTO's websites without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that SIA GZ AUTO violated GDPR by using misleading cookie banners and not allowing users to withdraw consent.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for clear consent mechanisms for cookies. Website operators should ensure they provide users with easy options to manage their cookie preferences.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The website's cookie banner lacked a reject button, placed cookies before obtaining consent, and used third-party cookies without consent.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Violations (6)
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
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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
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 SIA GZ AUTO in LV
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Decision Date
29 January 2024
Authority
Datu valsts inspekcija
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SIA GZ AUTO - Latvia (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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