Unclear Cookie Information
Actions
97
Total Fines
€545.3M
Median Fine
€30K
Countries
19
What is Unclear Cookie Information?
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why. European data protection authorities have issued 97 enforcement actions for unclear cookie information violations, imposing a combined €545,291,000 in penalties. The median fine is €30K, reflecting a moderate but meaningful financial penalty for non-compliance. 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 Italy, France, Spain.
Largest Fines for Unclear Cookie Information
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 18 | €5.7M |
| 🇫🇷 France | 15 | €527.9M |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 15 | €76K |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 11 | €0 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 11 | €115K |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 7 | €6K |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3 | €65K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 3 | €0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | €10.0M |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | €2K |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1 | €25K |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €178K |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | €123K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 1 | €22K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | €1.1M |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | €30K |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a unclear cookie information violation?
A unclear cookie information violation occurs when a website's cookie consent implementation fails to meet GDPR or ePrivacy requirements. European DPAs have issued 97 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €545.3M.
What is the typical fine for unclear cookie information?
The median fine for unclear cookie information violations is €30K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scale of the violation.
Which countries enforce unclear cookie information violations most?
The most active countries in enforcing unclear cookie information violations are Italy, France, Spain.