Google and Chinese e-commerce behemoth Shein have been penalized $379 million (€325 million) and $175 million (€150 million), respectively, by the French data protection regulator for breaking cookie regulations.
According to the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), both businesses place advertising cookies on users’ browsers without getting their permission. Since then, Shein has modified its procedures to adhere to the rule. The store intends to appeal the ruling, according to Reuters.
According to the CNIL, users were not made fully aware that the installation of cookies for advertising purposes was a requirement to use Google’s services, and they were urged to select cookies associated with the display of personalized ads when creating an account, at the expense of those associated with the display of generic ads.
It further stated that the permission acquired in this way is invalid and violates Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act read more about Google Fined $379 Million by French Regulator for Cookie Consent Violations.
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