Belgium: Data Protection Authority investigation into Mastercard Europe SA over alleged unlawful consent collection for cookie placement (cases DOS-2021-06455 and DOS-2021-06473)
Progress
Current status
concluded
26 Jun 2025 concluded
Scope
Implementers
Belgium
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Belgian Data Protection Authority's Litigation Chamber dismissed case regarding Mastercard Europe SA alleged unlawful consent collection for cookie placement (cases DOS-2021-06455 and DOS-2021-06473) (Decision 107/2025)
On 26 June 2025, the Belgian Data Protection Authority's Litigation Chamber issued Decision 107/2025, ordering the dismissal without follow-up of two complaints (cases DOS-2021-06455 and DOS-2021-06473) concerning cookie banners at Mastercard Europe…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority