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Telekom Deutschland GmbH – Court Ruling (Germany, 2023)

Court Ruling
DPA LGKln3 November 2023Germany
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Court Ruling

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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Art. 44 GDPR
Art. 49 GDPR
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Decision AuthorityOLG Köln
Reviewed AuthorityLG Köln (Germany)

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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 Cookies Without Consent
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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.

Details

Ruling Date

3 November 2023

Authority

DPA LGKln

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