Court case 10 O 14/21 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2023)
The Regional Court Wiesbaden dismissed a consumer's claim against a company for using cookies without consent on its websites. The court found the claim was too vague and lacked specific details about the alleged data misuse. This ruling shows the importance of clearly detailing claims when alleging data protection violations.
What happened
A consumer claimed a company used cookies without consent, but the court dismissed the claim for being too vague.
Who was affected
A consumer who ordered household goods from the company's online shop.
What the authority found
The court found the consumer's claim inadmissible and unfounded due to lack of specific details about the alleged data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for consumers to provide clear and specific details when alleging data violations. It also serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure their cookie practices comply with consent requirements.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The controller allegedly set cookies without consent, forwarding personal data to third parties.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (3)
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 uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).
Art. 7 GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case 10 O 14/21 - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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