Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein – CJEU Judgment (Germany, 2018)
The Court of Justice ruled that administrators of Facebook fan pages are responsible for how Facebook processes personal data of visitors. This means if you run a fan page, you share responsibility with Facebook for data privacy. The decision highlights the importance of understanding your role in data processing when using social media platforms.
What happened
Administrators of Facebook fan pages were found to share responsibility for data processing with Facebook.
Who was affected
Visitors to Facebook fan pages whose data was collected through cookies.
What the authority found
The Court held that fan page administrators are jointly responsible with Facebook for the processing of personal data under Directive 95/46/EC.
Why this matters
This ruling clarifies that businesses using social media platforms must consider their joint responsibility for data protection. It underscores the need for businesses to be aware of how third-party platforms handle user data and to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
National Law Articles
The company failed to notify users about cookies storing unique user codes and third-party data processing via Facebook Insights, lacking clear information and consent.
Outcome
CJEU Judgment
A judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union, typically on a preliminary reference from a national court.
Violations (3)
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
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
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No other cases found for Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein in DE
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unabhängiges Landeszentrum für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein - Germany (2018). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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