The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) imposed a €50 million fine on Google for insufficient information and lack of valid consent for personalized ads. The Conseil d’État confirmed the CNIL's decision and affirmed its jurisdiction over Google. The fine is the highest imposed by a DPA as a final decision to date.
Why it matters: The ruling reinforces GDPR enforcement and clarifies jurisdiction over multinational tech firms.
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