Moderate
Fine
In effect
France · Jun 19, 2020
French court upholds €50 million CNIL fine against Google
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…
CNIL · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Enforcement
Filed
Austria · May 13, 2020
noyb files GDPR complaint against Google over Android Advertising ID tracking
noyb filed a formal GDPR complaint against Google for tracking users via the Android Advertising ID without a valid legal basis. The complaint was submitted on behalf of an Austrian citizen to the Austrian Data Protection Authority. GDPR…
Austrian Data Protection Authority · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Fine
Announced
France · Jun 21, 2019
CNIL fines Google €50 million for GDPR ‘forced consent’ violations
The French data protection authority (CNIL) announced a €50 million fine against Google for GDPR violations related to forced consent. The penalty stems from complaints filed by noyb.eu and La Quadrature du Net. The announcement was made…
CNIL · General Data Protection Regulation
Moderate
Enforcement
Filed
European Union · May 25, 2018 · effective May 25, 2018
noyb files GDPR complaints against Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook for forced consent
On 25 May 2018, the privacy NGO noyb filed four complaints with DPAs in France, Belgium, Germany and Austria alleging that Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook use forced consent that violates GDPR Article 7(4). The complaints argue…
EDPB · General Data Protection Regulation