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noyb files complaint with Austrian DPA over Google Chrome consent pop‑up

noyb alleges that Google Chrome’s “Privacy Sandbox” pop‑up misleads users into consenting to first‑party tracking for targeted advertising. The complaint asks the Austrian data protection authority to require Google to cease processing based on invalid consent and to inform data recipients. Noiyb also proposes that the authority impose a proportionate fine.

Why it matters: The case highlights potential GDPR violations of consent requirements in Google’s browser tracking features.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Google Chrome: Agree to 'privacy feature', but get tracking!
noyb · primary source · Jun 13, 2024
Google Chrome: Agree to 'privacy feature', but get tracking!
noyb · Jun 13, 2024
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorAustrian Data Protection Authority
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedJune 13, 2024
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsGoogle, noyb
Topicsconsent, transparency, targeted advertising, profiling, privacy, tracking
Datapersonal, browsing