Meta Platforms Ireland Limited – Court Ruling (Spain, 2025)
A Spanish court ruled that Meta Platforms Ireland Limited tracked users without their consent, which is against privacy laws. This decision is important because it reinforces that companies must get permission before using personal data for advertising. Website operators should review their consent practices to ensure compliance.
What happened
Meta tracked users across websites without obtaining valid consent for advertising purposes.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was tracked by Meta's advertising tools were affected.
What the authority found
The court determined that Meta lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating privacy regulations.
Why this matters
This ruling sets a precedent that companies can be held accountable for tracking users without consent. It emphasizes the need for clear consent mechanisms for website operators using advertising tools.
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The case was about unlawful processing of personal data for advertising without a valid legal basis, not specifically about cookie or consent banner violations.
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.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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No other cases found for Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in ES
This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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