Court case 10 O 14/21 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2023)

Court Ruling
DPA LGWiesbaden22 January 2023Germany
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Court Ruling

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

Art. 26 GDPR
Art. 47 GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 4(11) GDPR

National Law Articles

§ 1004 BGB
Decision AuthorityLG Wiesbaden
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

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)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
critical

Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Cases (0)

No other cases found for Court case 10 O 14/21 in DE

This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Ruling Date

22 January 2023

Authority

DPA LGWiesbaden

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