Meta Platforms Inc. – Court Ruling (Denmark, 2023)
Meta's cookie banner in Denmark didn't let users choose specific cookies or easily withdraw consent. This matters because it shows that companies must be clear and user-friendly when asking for cookie permissions. The ruling highlights the importance of proper consent mechanisms for website operators.
What happened
Meta's cookie banner lacked granular consent options and made it hard for users to withdraw consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors in Denmark who encountered Meta's cookie banner.
What the authority found
The Danish authority ruled that Meta violated cookie consent requirements by not providing clear options.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must ensure their cookie banners are transparent and user-friendly. Website operators should review their consent practices to avoid similar issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
Meta's cookie banner lacked granular consent options and made withdrawing consent difficult, violating cookie consent requirements.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (3)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Users cannot select or deselect individual cookie categories; consent is presented as all-or-nothing.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.
Art. 7(3) GDPR
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for Meta Platforms Inc. in DK
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Meta Platforms Inc. - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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