Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté française (RTBF) – Dismissed (Belgium, 2025)
The Belgian data protection authority dismissed a case against RTBF regarding cookie use. The authority found that the case focused on live services requiring personal data, not just cookies. This decision highlights the importance of understanding how personal data is used in different contexts.
What happened
RTBF faced scrutiny for using cookies without proper consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with RTBF's live services.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the case did not violate data protection rules related to cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling shows that not all data usage cases will be treated the same, especially when live services are involved. Website operators should ensure clarity in how they handle personal data.
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The complaint involves access to live services requiring personal data and issues with deactivating cookies, but the main focus is on data collection practices.
Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Violations (5)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Tracking cookies remain active or are re-placed even after the user explicitly rejects them.
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
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté française (RTBF) in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Decision Date
27 January 2025
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté française (RTBF) - Belgium (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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