The French data protection authority fined Google €325 million for cookie violations and unauthorized advertising in Gmail. This action highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and compliance with European regulations. #CNIL #Google #CookieRegulations #DataPrivacy
Keypoints
- Google was fined €325 million by the French CNIL for unauthorized email ads and cookie breaches.
- Over 74 million French Gmail users were affected by Google’s non-compliant advertising practices.
- Google received previous fines for cookie-related violations, showing recurring compliance issues.
- CNIL emphasized the growing problem of non-consensual cookie placement and cookie walls.
- In addition, the Irish Shein subsidiary faced a €150 million fine for insufficient cookie consent mechanisms.