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Aosom Italy S.r.l. – Violation Found (Italy, 2024)
Aosom Italy S.r.l. was found to have unclear cookie information and did not allow users to make informed choices about cookies. This violation of transparency and consent requirements is significant for online businesses. It shows that clear communication about data usage is essential.
What happened
The Garante found that Aosom Italy S.r.l. provided unclear cookie information and lacked granular choice options.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered the unclear cookie banner were affected by the company's practices.
What the authority found
The Garante determined that Aosom Italy S.r.l. violated GDPR by failing to provide clear and accessible cookie information.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the importance of clear communication regarding cookie usage on websites. Companies must ensure that users can easily understand and manage their cookie preferences.
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The cookie banner lacked granular choice options and provided unclear information about cookie usage, violating transparency and consent requirements.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Violations (2)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Aosom Italy S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Decision Date
13 November 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Aosom Italy S.r.l. - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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