Court case Tussenarrest 2022/AR/292 – Court Ruling (Belgium, 2022)
A Belgian court ruled that IAB Europe's consent framework for online ads did not comply with GDPR rules. The court found that IAB failed to properly inform users and obtain valid consent for tracking cookies. This decision highlights the importance of clear consent practices for businesses using digital advertising tools.
What happened
IAB Europe's consent framework for digital ads did not meet GDPR standards for user consent and information.
Who was affected
Internet users whose data was processed through IAB's consent framework without proper consent.
What the authority found
The court decided that IAB Europe did not have a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR's requirements for transparency and consent.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must ensure their consent mechanisms are clear and compliant with GDPR. Businesses using similar frameworks should review their practices to avoid legal issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) failed to obtain proper consent for third-party cookies and provided unclear information about data processing.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (3)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 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 Tussenarrest 2022/AR/292 - Belgium (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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