France: CNIL investigation into Amazon for unlawful cookie policy
Progress
Current status
in force
27 Jun 2022 in force
07 Dec 2020 in force
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
judiciary
executive
Government Body
court
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
French Council of State upholds fine on Amazon issued by CNIL
On 27 June 2022, the French Council of State issued a ruling upholding the fine imposed on Amazon by the National Commission for Informatics and Freedoms (CNIL), rejecting an appeal by Amazon. The court confirmed that CNIL has the competence to impo…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
Amazon fined 35 million euros 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 Amazon with a fine of 35 million euros. Specifically, Amazon was charged for two violations of…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority