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CNIL closes injunction against Google after compliance on cookie and Gmail ad consent

On 23 September 2026 the CNIL's restricted formation closed the injunction issued on 1 September 2025 against Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited. The companies complied by adding clear information about advertising cookies during account creation and by redesigning Gmail ads so they are clearly distinguished from private emails, removing the need for consent under article L.34-5. The closure follows a €325 million fine and a daily penalty of €100,000 for non‑compliance.

Why it matters: The decision demonstrates French regulator enforcement of privacy consent rules for cookies and email advertising.

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Clôture de l’injonction prononcée à l’encontre de GOOGLE
CNIL (France) · primary source · Oct 14, 2026
Details
JurisdictionFrance
RegulatorCNIL
LawArticle L.34-5 du code des postes et des communications électroniques
CaseSAN-2026-014
StatusIn effect
PublishedOctober 14, 2026
EffectiveSeptember 23, 2026
OrganisationsGoogle LLC, Google Ireland Limited
Topicsconsent, cookies, targeted advertising, privacy
Datapersonal