Cookie Consent Fines & Enforcement Actions

Browse European DPA enforcement actions targeting cookie consent and ePrivacy violations. Filter fines, warnings, and orders by country, violation type, and fine amount.

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Type: Orders

23 results · Showing 1–23

APD (Belgian DPA)
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May 2026·Order
DPA case 9788429
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Jul 2022·Order·Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
Valco Oy
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Feb 2021·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
Innowise
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Dec 2021·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
DigiFinland Oy
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Mar 2022·Order·No Reject Button
Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos
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Mar 2022·Order·No Reject Button
Suomenmaan kustannus Oy
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Mar 2022·Order·No Reject Button
Posti Oy
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Apr 2022·Order·No Reject Button
Avain asumisoikeus Oy
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May 2022·Order·No Reject Button
Kekkilä-BVB Oy
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Jun 2022·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
Suomalainen Kirjakauppa Oy
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Sept 2022·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
Nordea Bank Oyj
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Dec 2022·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
Sanoma Media Finland Oy
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Jun 2023·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
Telia Finland Oyj
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Nov 2023·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
XXL Sports & Outdoor Oy
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Nov 2023·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
Otavamedia Oy
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Apr 2024·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
Lippupiste Oy
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May 2024·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
A-lehdet Oy
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Jun 2024·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
Foreca oy
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Jun 2024·Order·Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
Silmäasema Oy
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Oct 2025·Order·Unclear Cookie Information
DPG Media
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Jan 2025·Order
Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
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Jun 2024·Order
Les Editions de l'Avenir Presse
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Dec 2023·Order·No Reject Button

Frequently Asked Questions About Cookie Enforcement

Q:What are the most common cookie consent violations in Europe?

The most common violations include setting cookies before obtaining user consent, using pre-ticked consent boxes, lacking a clear reject button on cookie banners, making it harder to refuse cookies than to accept them, and failing to provide adequate information about cookie purposes. The French CNIL and Italian Garante have been particularly active in enforcing these requirements.

Q:Which European countries issue the most cookie consent fines?

France (CNIL), Italy (Garante), and Spain (AEPD) consistently lead in cookie consent enforcement. France has issued some of the largest fines, including multi-million euro penalties against major tech companies for cookie consent violations under both GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

Q:What is the average cookie consent fine in Europe?

Cookie consent fines vary enormously, from a few thousand euros for small businesses to hundreds of millions for large tech companies. The median fine for cookie-specific violations tends to be lower than general GDPR fines, but landmark cases like CNIL's fines against Google and Amazon have reached EUR 150 million and EUR 35 million respectively.

Q:What laws govern cookie consent in Europe?

Cookie consent in Europe is governed primarily by the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended by 2009/136/EC), often called the 'Cookie Directive', and the GDPR (Regulation 2016/679). Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive requires prior consent for storing cookies, while GDPR Articles 6 and 7 define lawful consent requirements. National implementations vary by country.

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Cookie Consent Enforcement Actions (23 total)