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Conseil d'État upholds Criteo's €40M GDPR fine - noyb.eu
CNIL (France)
March 13, 2026
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French Conseil d'État upholds €40M GDPR fine against Criteo for data processing violations France's highest administrative court has upheld a €40 million GDPR fine imposed on Criteo by the CNIL (French data protection authority). The fine relates to violations of GDPR requirements regarding user consent and data processing practices. This ruling represents a significant enforcement action in Europe's ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with GDPR regulations. The decision reinforces that major technology companies must obtain proper consent before processing personal data and demonstrates the commitment of European regulators to penalize non-compliance with substantial financial consequences.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt Conseil d'État confirmed the €40M GDPR penalty against Criteo for data processing violations
- arrow_right_alt The fine addresses failures in obtaining proper user consent for data processing activities
- arrow_right_alt Decision reinforces GDPR enforcement and regulatory commitment to data protection standards
- arrow_right_alt Ruling sets precedent for accountability among major technology and advertising platforms