Denmark: 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 obtaining consent for personal data processing through a cookie wall to be non-compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) consent requirements. It was highlighted that users were not offered a genuine choice to access content without giving consent. Subsequently, the company implemented measures ensuring that users who refuse consent can access partial content similar to that available to consenting users. The ruling confirms that Berlingske’s adjustments comply with GDPR consent requirements, offering a comparable alternative with similar content quality.