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226 GDPR complaints lodged against deceptive OneTrust cookie banners

noyb filed 226 complaints with 18 data protection authorities over websites using OneTrust cookie banners that employ deceptive designs. The complaints allege violations of GDPR requirements for a fair yes/no consent choice. Some websites have adapted their settings, but many remain non‑compliant.

Why it matters: The enforcement action aims to curb deceptive cookie consent practices and reinforce GDPR consent standards across EU websites.

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

Sources
226 complaints lodged against deceptive cookie banners
noyb · primary source · Aug 9, 2022
226 complaints lodged against deceptive cookie banners
noyb · Aug 9, 2022
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEDPB
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsOneTrust
Topicsconsent, privacy, transparency, tracking
Datapersonal