RheinMain University of Applied Sciences – Court Ruling (Germany, 2021)
The German court ruled that RheinMain University unlawfully transmitted personal data to a US-based server without user consent. The university used a cookie consent tool that sent information to a US cloud service, potentially exposing data to US authorities. This decision highlights the risks of using third-party services that may not comply with EU privacy standards.
What happened
RheinMain University transmitted personal data to a US server without obtaining user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was sent to a US server without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The court ordered the university to stop using the cookie consent tool because it unlawfully transmitted personal data without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling warns organizations about the risks of using third-party services that may expose data to non-EU jurisdictions. It stresses the importance of ensuring compliance with EU privacy laws when handling personal data.
GDPR Articles Cited
The website transmitted user data to Google servers without consent, involving third-party tracking without prior user consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (2)
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
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in DE
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. RheinMain University of Applied Sciences - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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