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DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu

Data protection authority of Finland

Total Actions

42

Total Fines

€8.4M

Average Fine

€600K

Among actions with fines

Enforcement Factor

1.50

Moderately active

About DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu

The DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu is Finland's data protection authority, responsible for enforcing data privacy regulations. With 50 actions taken and an average fine of EUR 599,643, they focus heavily on cookie consent violations. They have targeted major companies like Google and the City of Helsinki, indicating a serious approach to compliance. Businesses must be careful with cookie practices to avoid hefty fines.

Enforcement by Year

YearActionsTotal Fines
20202€72K
20219€690K
202214€1.2M
20239€440K
20246€4.2M
20251€1.8M
20261€0

Most Enforced Violations

Cookies Placed Before Consent
2
Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
2
Misleading Banner Messaging
1
Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
1
Unclear Cookie Information
1

Most Cited GDPR Articles

Art. 25(1) GDPR
13
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
13
Art. 58(2)(b) GDPR
12
Art. 58(2)(d) GDPR
12
Art. 25(2) GDPR
11
Art. 83 GDPR
9
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
8
Art. 12(2) GDPR
4
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
4
Art. 32(1) GDPR
4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cookie fines has DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu issued?

DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu has issued 42 enforcement actions related to cookie consent, totaling €8.4M.

What is DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu's largest cookie fine?

The largest was a €2.4M fine against Posti Jakelu Oy on 2024-11-13.

What violations does DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu enforce most?

The most commonly enforced violations by DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu are cookies placed before consent, third-party cookies without consent, misleading banner messaging.

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