CNIL Slams Google, Shein With Massive Fines for Cookie Law Violations
French data protection authority CNIL has imposed heavy fines on tech giants Google and clothing retailer Shein for violating internet cookie laws. Shein has been fined €150 million ($175 million), while Google faces a €325 million ($379 million) penalty.
CNIL found that Shein did not adequately inform users about tracking and did not provide options to withhold consent. The company's website, visited by 12 million people in France each month, was deemed to have violated French law. Following the probe, Shein has updated its policies to comply with French and European data protection laws.
Google, on the other hand, was fined for storing ads between the 'Promotions' and 'Social' tabs of Gmail without user consent. The tech giant pushed users to accept cookies tied to targeted advertising displays without clear notice. Google has not yet responded to a request for comment on the fine.
These fines are part of CNIL's ongoing scrutiny of cookie walls and improper handling of user data. The authority is committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring companies comply with data protection laws.
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