France: CNIL investigation into Google for unlawful cookie policy
Progress
Current status
in force
28 Jan 2022 in force
07 Dec 2020 in force
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
executive
Government Body
court
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Council of State ruling upholding CNIL EUR 100 million fine against Google over unlawful cookie policy
On 28 January 2022, the French Council of State issued a ruling upholding the fine imposed on Google by the National Commission for Informatics and Freedoms (CNIL). The court confirmed that CNIL has the authority to independently issue fines in rega…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
Issued CNIL ruling in investigation into Google imposing a fine of EUR 100 million for unlawful cookie policy
On 7 December 2020, the French National Commission for Informatics and Freedoms (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés - CNIL) sanctioned Google with a fine of 100 million euros in total (EUR 60 million against Google LLC and EUR 40…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority