Google LLC – Court Ruling (Denmark, 2023)
Google's cookie banner in Denmark failed to give users clear choices about which cookies to accept. This is important because it shows that companies need to provide detailed information and options for cookie consent. The decision serves as a reminder for website operators to improve their cookie management.
What happened
Google's cookie banner did not allow users to choose specific cookies and lacked clear information.
Who was affected
Website visitors in Denmark who interacted with Google's cookie banner.
What the authority found
The Danish authority found that Google did not comply with cookie consent requirements due to unclear options.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for clear and detailed cookie consent mechanisms. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners meet legal standards to protect user rights.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
Google's cookie banner did not allow granular consent and failed to provide adequate information about cookies used on the website.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (2)
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
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for Google LLC in DK
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Similar Cases
Enforcement actions with similar violations
Details
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Google LLC - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
Last updated: