Reject Harder Than Accept
Actions
35
Total Fines
€577.5M
Median Fine
€900K
Countries
11
What is Reject Harder Than Accept?
Refusing cookies requires more clicks or steps than accepting them, or the reject option is less visually prominent. European data protection authorities have issued 35 enforcement actions for reject harder than accept violations, imposing a combined €577,451,200 in penalties. The median fine is €900K, indicating that regulators view this violation as warranting substantial financial deterrence. The largest recorded penalty for this violation type was a €150,000,000 fine against Google LLC in France. The most active enforcers of this violation type are France, Austria, Belgium.
Largest Fines for Reject Harder Than Accept
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | 12 | €576.6M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 5 | €6K |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 4 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | €12K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | €0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | €650K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | €0 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €178K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1 | €25K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reject harder than accept violation?
A reject harder than accept violation occurs when a website's cookie consent implementation fails to meet GDPR or ePrivacy requirements. European DPAs have issued 35 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €577.5M.
What is the typical fine for reject harder than accept?
The median fine for reject harder than accept violations is €900K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scale of the violation.
Which countries enforce reject harder than accept violations most?
The most active countries in enforcing reject harder than accept violations are France, Austria, Belgium.