Google, Shein Fined Millions for Cookie Law Breaches
Google and Shein have been fined by France's data protection authority, CNIL, for violating internet cookie laws. The tech giant and the fast-fashion retailer were penalized for breaching ePrivacy rules concerning cookies and unauthorized advertising. CNIL fined Google €325 million for displaying ads in Gmail's 'Promotions' and 'Social' tabs without user consent, and for pushing users to accept targeted advertising cookies upon account setup. Meanwhile, Shein received a €150 million fine for inadequate user tracking consent and lack of opt-out options, despite having 12 million monthly French visitors. The CNIL has been examining the use of cookie walls, which compel users to accept cookies to access a service. Both Google and Shein failed to obtain user consent prior to tracking users online with advertising cookies, violating French law. Google and Shein's violations of French internet cookie laws have resulted in significant fines. The CNIL's actions serve as a reminder for companies to respect user privacy and obtain proper consent before tracking users online with cookies. Both companies are expected to change their practices to comply with French and European data protection laws.
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