Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
Actions
30
Total Fines
€23.0M
Median Fine
€50K
Countries
11
What is Pre-ticked Consent Boxes?
Cookie consent checkboxes are pre-selected by default, violating the requirement for active, affirmative consent. European data protection authorities have issued 30 enforcement actions for pre-ticked consent boxes violations, imposing a combined €23,031,000 in penalties. The median fine is €50K, reflecting a moderate but meaningful financial penalty for non-compliance. The largest recorded penalty for this violation type was a €10,000,000 fine against Yahoo EMEA Limited in France. The most active enforcers of this violation type are Germany, Belgium, France.
Largest Fines for Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 5 | €0 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 5 | €100K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 4 | €18.6M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 3 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | €54K |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 3 | €1.0M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | €690K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €178K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 1 | €9K |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | €2.4M |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pre-ticked consent boxes violation?
A pre-ticked consent boxes violation occurs when a website's cookie consent implementation fails to meet GDPR or ePrivacy requirements. European DPAs have issued 30 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €23.0M.
What is the typical fine for pre-ticked consent boxes?
The median fine for pre-ticked consent boxes violations is €50K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scale of the violation.
Which countries enforce pre-ticked consent boxes violations most?
The most active countries in enforcing pre-ticked consent boxes violations are Germany, Belgium, France.