SA Rossel et Cie – Court Ruling (Belgium, 2023)
The Belgian Market Court overturned a €50,000 fine against SA Rossel et Cie due to procedural errors by the Belgian Data Protection Authority. The court found that the investigation into the company's cookie practices was improperly initiated, making the fine invalid. This case highlights the importance of following proper procedures when investigating privacy violations.
What happened
The Belgian Market Court overturned a fine against SA Rossel et Cie due to procedural errors in the investigation of their cookie practices.
Who was affected
Visitors to SA Rossel et Cie's websites, whose data was collected via cookies without proper consent.
What the authority found
The court ruled that the Belgian Data Protection Authority's investigation was improperly initiated, invalidating the fine against SA Rossel et Cie.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for authorities to adhere to strict procedural rules when conducting privacy investigations. Website operators should ensure their data practices comply with privacy laws to avoid similar scrutiny.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The case focused on procedural issues regarding the initiation of an investigation by the Belgian DPA, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for SA Rossel et Cie in BE
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SA Rossel et Cie - Belgium (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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