Google LLC – Court Ruling (Denmark, 2023)

Court Ruling
DPA Digitaliseringsstyre30 October 2023Denmark
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Court Ruling

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

Article 2(8) Cookiebekendtgørelsens
Article 3 Cookiebekendtgørelsens
Decision AuthorityDigitaliseringsstyrelsen
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

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)

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

No Granular Cookie Choice
high

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.

Details

Ruling Date

30 October 2023

Authority

DPA Digitaliseringsstyre

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Google LLC - Denmark (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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