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Telekom Deutschland GmbH – Court Ruling (Germany, 2023)
A court ruled that Telekom Deutschland GmbH unlawfully transferred personal data to US companies through cookies without proper consent. This decision is significant as it reinforces the need for companies to obtain consent before sharing personal data.
What happened
Telekom Deutschland GmbH transferred personal data to US-based companies via cookies without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
Users whose personal data was shared through cookies without their consent.
What the authority found
The court determined that the company violated GDPR by not securing proper consent for data transfers.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining user consent for data sharing and sets a precedent for accountability among service providers using tracking technologies.
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The case involves the unlawful transfer of personal data to US-based companies through cookies without proper consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for Telekom Deutschland GmbH in DE
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Ruling Date
3 November 2023
Authority
DPA LGKln
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telekom Deutschland GmbH - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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