France

April 2, 2025

France fines Apple €150M for tracking consent popups

The French Competition Authority criticized Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) for favoring large firms like Meta while disadvantaging smaller publishers, urging fairer consent processes.

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December 13, 2024

Noyb Files Complaint Against BeReal Over Consent Collecton Tactics

Noyb has filed a complaint against BeReal for its data consent practices, claiming it pressures users into accepting tracking for personalized advertising.

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December 12, 2024

Orange Fined €50 Million for GDPR Violations in France

CNIL fines Orange S.A. €50 million for sending unsolicited ads and misusing user consent for tracking cookies, highlighting GDPR compliance issues.

August 1, 2024

French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) Gains New Powers

France’s law No. 2024-449 enhances the CNIL’s enforcement powers, enabling document seizure and oversight of digital service regulations.

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April 26, 2024

CNIL asesses GDPR impact

French DPA (CNIL) assessed the economic impact of GDPR on businesses and individuals in Europe, highlighting the costs, benefits, methodological challenges, and lessons for regulators.

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April 5, 2024

France’s Surveillance Bill Expands Amid Privacy Debates

French MPs vote to broaden intelligence surveillance, raising privacy concerns amidst debates on democratic oversight.

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January 25, 2024

France fines Amazon €32 million over employee surveillance

CNIL has imposed a significant penalty on Amazon France Logistique, fining the company €32 million for deploying a monitoring system deemed excessively intrusive.

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October 9, 2023

French apps accused of illegally sharing user data

NOYB has filed complaints against three large companies, alleging their mobile apps illegally access and share users’ personal data.

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July 26, 2023

CNIL publiskes recommendation on data sharing with APIs

The CNIL promotes the use of APIs for secure personal data sharing while outlining best practices for their design, deployment, and use.

July 26, 2023

CNIL is drafting recommendation aiming for transparency of mobile apps

The CNIL is drafting a recommendation to clarify obligations of mobile application ecosystem players, open for public consultation until October 8th, 2023.