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noyb files complaint with CNIL over Gmail's unsolicited advertising emails

noyb.eu lodged a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) alleging that Google’s Gmail sends unsolicited advertising emails without user consent, contrary to the ePrivacy Directive and a CJEU ruling. The complaint cites that the emails appear in users' inboxes and are not filtered as spam, constituting direct marketing without valid consent.

Why it matters: The complaint challenges Google’s alleged breach of EU privacy law on direct‑marketing emails, potentially leading to enforcement action by CNIL.

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

Sources
Gmail creates “Spam Emails”, despite CJEU judgment
noyb · primary source · Aug 24, 2022
Gmail creates “Spam Emails”, despite CJEU judgment
noyb · Aug 24, 2022
Details
JurisdictionFrance
RegulatorCNIL
LawePrivacy Directive
StatusFiled
PublishedAugust 24, 2022
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsGoogle, noyb.eu
Topicsconsent, targeted advertising, privacy
Datapersonal