State Education Development Agency – Violation Found (Latvia, 2025)
The State Education Development Agency was found to have violated data protection rules by placing cookies on its website without user consent. This is significant because it shows that organizations must clearly inform users about cookie usage and obtain their permission.
What happened
The agency's website placed marketing and analytics cookies without obtaining consent from users.
Who was affected
Visitors to the agency's website who had their browsing behavior tracked by cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The Latvian data protection authority found that the agency did not comply with cookie consent requirements.
Why this matters
This finding highlights the need for clear cookie policies and consent mechanisms on websites. Organizations should review their practices to ensure they are transparent and compliant with data protection laws.
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The website placed marketing and analytics cookies without consent and lacked a consent banner, with insufficient information about cookie use.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for State Education Development Agency in LV
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Decision Date
11 February 2025
Authority
Datu valsts inspekcija
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. State Education Development Agency - Latvia (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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