Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
Actions
31
Total Fines
€26.9M
Median Fine
€325K
Countries
10
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 31 enforcement actions for pre-ticked consent boxes violations, imposing a combined €26,903,000 in penalties. The median fine is €325K, indicating that regulators view this violation as warranting substantial financial deterrence. 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 Belgium, France, Italy.
Largest Fines for Pre-ticked Consent Boxes
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 6 | €150K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5 | €19.2M |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 4 | €2.0M |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 4 | €0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | €690K |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | €54K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | €0 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 2 | €4.8M |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 1 | €9K |
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 31 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €26.9M.
What is the typical fine for pre-ticked consent boxes?
The median fine for pre-ticked consent boxes violations is €325K, 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 Belgium, France, Italy.