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CNIL Imposes Record €325 Million Fine on Google: A Watershed Moment for ePrivacy Enforcement

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The French data protection authority, Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), imposed a €325 million fine on Google on September 1, 2025, for displaying advertisements in Gmail without prior user...more

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Client Alert: EU Internet Users Must Actively Consent to Use of Cookies

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On October 1, 2019, the European Union Court of Justice notably ruled on the type of consent required by a consumer in order to store cookies on their device. The case involved a promotional online lottery organized by...more

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Privacy and Data Security Alert | August 2019

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French Data Protection Authority Issues Guidelines on Cookie Use - CNIL, France’s data protection authority, has released new rulesfor obtaining consumer consent under the GDPR for companies using cookies and other tracking...more

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The CNIL Sharpens Requirements on Deployment of Tracking Technologies

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On July 18, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) issued new guidance on the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively referred to as “cookies” below). The guidance clarifies the instances in...more

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GDPR Privacy FAQs: Do European privacy laws require that a company obtain opt-in consent from a website user before placing third...

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Yes. European data privacy law distinguishes between session cookies that, for example, allow a website to function properly, and behavioural advertising cookies that are unnecessary for the functioning of the website. ...more

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‘Click Here to Accept Updated Cookie Guidance’

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Data protection authorities in the UK and France have released updated guidance for website operators that use cookies on their websites. This new guidance may mandate changes to existing cookie banners and provides further...more

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Privacy Report: FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements

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Federal US News - FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements - The FTC reached a settlement with a background screening company over allegations it falsely claimed...more

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EU e-Privacy Regulation Raises Stakes for Compliance

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The European Commission's proposed e-privacy regulation sets forth obligations on handling electronic communications and clarifies obligations for seeking consent for the use of cookies. Meant to bring the e-privacy directive...more

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