Enforcement · Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) EN LLM context

Roularta Media Group: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The Belgian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on Roularta Media Group.

€50,000 Fine

Roularta Media Group

BELGIUM

Art. 5 GDPR Art. 6 GDPR Art. 7 GDPR Art. 12 GDPR Art. 13 GDPR Art. 14 GDPR Art. 24 GDPR

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May 25, 2022 Source autoriteprotectiondonnees.be

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The Belgian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on Roularta Media Group. As part of its investigation, the DPA found that the cookie management on two websites operated by Roularta did not comply with the GDPR. In order to use cookies, controllers must obtain prior consent from the user, except in cases where the cookies are strictly necessary for website operation. The DPA found that consent to the processing of personal data through cookies on websites operated by Roularta was not valid, as not all necessary conditions were met. As such, about 60 cookies that were not required had been placed by the websites on visitors' devices even before they had given their consent. Roularta had also failed to sufficiently inform users about cookies. In addition, the boxes for consent to the placement of cookies by third parties were checked in advance, although users must always actively consent.

Cookies Personal Data Consent

In addition, the DPA found that users could not revoke their consent to cookie placement as easily as they had given it. GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) e) GDPR, Art. 5 (2) GDPR, Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR, Art. 7 (1), (3) GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 14 GDPR, Art. 24 GDPR Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

Consent Supervisory Authorities applies Art. 5(1)Art. 5(2)Art. 6(1)Art. 7(1)

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