The French data protection authority has imposed a €7 million fine on Fnac Darty for illegally using third-party trackers on its mobile app without obtaining user consent. This action follows a complaint from the privacy organization noyb, which highlighted that the app shared personal data with third parties for analytics without user approval. The CNIL's investigation confirmed these findings, emphasizing the legal requirement for user consent in data processing for targeted advertising.
Key facts
- Fnac Darty fined €7 million by the French data protection authority.
- The fine is due to illegal use of third-party trackers without consent.
- Noyb filed the complaint in 2023, leading to the CNIL investigation.
- The CNIL confirmed that Fnac Darty tracked users without their consent.
- A daily penalty of €10,000 may apply for non-compliance.
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