Cookies Persist After Rejection
Actions
17
Total Fines
€168.4M
Median Fine
€1.6M
Countries
7
What is Cookies Persist After Rejection?
Tracking cookies remain active or are re-placed even after the user explicitly rejects them. European data protection authorities have issued 17 enforcement actions for cookies persist after rejection violations, imposing a combined €168,374,000 in penalties. The median fine is €1.6M, indicating that regulators view this violation as warranting substantial financial deterrence. The largest recorded penalty for this violation type was a €100,000,000 fine against Google Ireland Ltd in France. The most active enforcers of this violation type are France, Spain, Belgium.
Largest Fines for Cookies Persist After Rejection
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | 6 | €168.1M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | €24K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | €0 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | €300K |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €0 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | €0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | €0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cookies persist after rejection violation?
A cookies persist after rejection violation occurs when a website's cookie consent implementation fails to meet GDPR or ePrivacy requirements. European DPAs have issued 17 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €168.4M.
What is the typical fine for cookies persist after rejection?
The median fine for cookies persist after rejection violations is €1.6M, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scale of the violation.
Which countries enforce cookies persist after rejection violations most?
The most active countries in enforcing cookies persist after rejection violations are France, Spain, Belgium.