Electricité de France – €600,000 Fine (France, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
Electricité de France was fined €600,000 for placing cookies on users' devices before getting their consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent before tracking users online. Companies should ensure they follow privacy rules to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
Electricité de France placed cookies on users' devices without obtaining their consent first.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was collected through cookies without their prior consent.
What the authority found
The CNIL found that Electricité de France violated GDPR by failing to obtain valid consent before using cookies and not providing clear information about data use.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize user consent and transparency in data collection practices. It serves as a warning to businesses to review their cookie policies and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
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EDF failed to provide clear information about data processing and consent for commercial prospecting, partially related to consent issues.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Electricité de France in FR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
24 November 2022
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€600,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Electricité de France - France (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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