Denmark: Data Protection Authority investigation into Berlingske's use of cookie walls over alleged non-compliance with data protection regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
17 Jan 2025 concluded
14 Feb 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Denmark
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Authority issued ruling confirming Berlingske's compliance with data protection regulations regarding use of cookie wall
On 17 January 2025, the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) issued a ruling on Berlingske’s compliance with its order regarding the use of a cookie wall on berlingske.dk. In February 2024, the Authority had found Berlingske’s method of o…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Issued DPA ruling following investigation regarding Berlingske's use of cookie walls compliance with data protection regulations
On 14 February 2024, the Danish Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued a ruling on Berlingske's use of cookie walls on its website, berlingske.dk. Berlingske restricted access to embedded content, such as video players and blog posts, unless users c…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority