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Swedish DPA fines Tele2 €1M and CDON €0.3M for illegal use of Google Analytics

The Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) issued decisions against four companies for unlawful EU‑US data transfers via Google Analytics. It imposed a fine of 12 mio SEK (≈€1 M) on Tele2 and 300 000 SEK on CDON. The authority also ordered the companies to stop using the tool.

Why it matters: The first major GDPR fine for using Google Analytics highlights enforcement of EU‑US data‑transfer rules.

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

Sources
noyb win: First major fine (€ 1 million) for using Google Analytics
noyb · primary source · Jul 3, 2023
noyb win: First major fine (€ 1 million) for using Google Analytics
noyb · Jul 3, 2023
Details
JurisdictionSweden
RegulatorSwedish Data Protection Authority (IMY)
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusIn effect
PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Effectivenot stated
Penaltyfine of 12 mio SEK (1 mio Euro) against Tele2 and 300.000 SEK against CDON
OrganisationsTele2, CDON
Topicscross border transfer, privacy, security
Datapersonal