CJEU case C-604/22 IAB Europe – CJEU Judgment (Belgium, 2024)

CJEU Judgment
Court of Justice of the European Union7 March 2024Belgium
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CJEU Judgment

The Court of Justice ruled on a case involving IAB Europe and the Transparency & Consent Framework for online advertising. The court focused on how consent is managed in online advertising but did not find specific violations related to cookies. This ruling is important for companies using online ads, as it clarifies consent requirements.

What happened

The court examined the consent mechanisms used in online advertising but did not identify specific cookie violations.

Who was affected

Users of websites that utilize the Transparency & Consent Framework for online advertising.

What the authority found

The court held that the consent mechanisms in place for Real Time Bidding need to be clear and transparent.

Why this matters

This ruling sets a precedent for how consent should be handled in online advertising. Businesses should ensure their consent practices are clear to comply with legal requirements.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 4(1) GDPR
Art. 4(7) GDPR
Art. 26(1) GDPR

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Decision AuthorityCJEU
Reviewed AuthorityCourt of Appeal of Brussels (Belgium)
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Full Legal Summary
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The case involves the Transparency & Consent Framework for online advertising, focusing on personal data processing compliance with GDPR, not specific cookie violations.

Outcome

CJEU Judgment

A judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union, typically on a preliminary reference from a national court.

Violations (5)

No Reject Button
critical

Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.

Art. 7 GDPR

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
critical

Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

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

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Cases (0)

No other cases found for CJEU case C-604/22 IAB Europe in BE

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

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Judgment Date

7 March 2024

Authority

Court of Justice of the European Union

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