Edizioni Proposta Sud S.r.l. – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
Edizioni Proposta Sud was fined for placing cookies on users' devices without their consent. This ruling is significant because it emphasizes the need for clear consent before using tracking technologies. Website operators must ensure they have proper consent mechanisms to avoid similar fines.
What happened
Edizioni Proposta Sud placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who had cookies placed on their devices without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR rules regarding consent for cookies.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that consent is crucial when using cookies. Companies should review their cookie policies to ensure they comply with GDPR requirements.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The case concerned the publication of false information about a civil servant, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Edizioni Proposta Sud S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
26 October 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€20,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6820About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Edizioni Proposta Sud S.r.l. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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