Court case C/10/677340 / HA ZA 24-317 – Court Ruling (Netherlands, 2025)
A Dutch court ruled that Criteo placed tracking cookies on users' devices without their consent through third-party websites. This decision is important because it reinforces the need for companies to obtain user permission before tracking their online activities.
What happened
Criteo placed tracking cookies on users' devices without obtaining prior consent.
Who was affected
Users whose devices received tracking cookies from Criteo without their permission.
What the authority found
The court decided that Criteo violated GDPR rules by not getting consent before using tracking cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the responsibility of companies to ensure they have user consent for tracking. It sets a precedent that could affect how online advertising works and encourages website operators to review their cookie consent practices.
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Criteo placed tracking cookies on users' devices through third-party websites without obtaining prior consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Details
Ruling Date
19 November 2025
Authority
DPA RbAmsterdam
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case C/10/677340 / HA ZA 24-317 - Netherlands (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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