Avast Software, s.r.o. – €14,040,000 Fine (Czech Republic, 2024)

€14,040,000Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů10 April 2024Czech Republic
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Avast was fined for processing and selling user browsing data without a legal basis, unrelated to cookie consent issues.

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Full Legal Summary

Avast was fined for processing and selling user browsing data without a legal basis, unrelated to cookie consent issues.

Violations (1)

Misleading Banner Messaging
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The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Avast Software, s.r.o. in CZ

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

10 April 2024

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€14,040,000

351,000,000 CZK

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7820

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Avast Software, s.r.o. - Czech Republic (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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