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1,741 “informed” consents with one click?! GDPR complaint against dict.cc filed

Cookie Banners Today, noyb has filed a complaint against the popular online dictionary dict.cc.

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Jul 30, 2026 Source noyb.eu

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Cookie Banners Today, noyb has filed a complaint against the popular online dictionary dict.cc. The GDPR requires that consent is freely given, informed, specific and unambiguous. However, when visiting dict.cc, users are nudged into consenting to online tracking by a staggering 1,741 (!) “partners” with a single click. This makes it impossible for users to know exactly who has access to their data and how it is actually used. While dict.cc is an extreme example, requests to blindly waive your right to privacy for countless third parties is unfortunately a common issue with websites and apps relying on online advertising, even 8 years after the GDPR came into force. Complaint against dict.cc (EN - auto-translation)Complaint against dict.cc (DE - original)Background. Online advertising companies heavily rely on tracking people’s browsing habits, their interests, interactions and whereabouts to show them personalised ads. However, according to EU privacy law, online tracking is illegal b

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