CNIL fines French retailer Fnac Darty €7 million for illegal mobile‑app tracking

O que aconteceu

The French data protection authority (CNIL) imposed a €7 million fine on Fnac Darty for using third‑party trackers in its mobile app without obtaining user consent. The authority also warned of a daily penalty of €10,000 for non‑compliance. The enforcement follows a 2023 complaint by privacy NGO noyb.

Penalidade

€7 million fine; daily penalty of €10,000 for non‑compliance

Por que isso importa para confiança e conformidade

• Its status is in effect. It is in force now.
• The fine underscores the requirement for consent before tracking users for targeted advertising.
• Penalty: €7 million fine; daily penalty of €10,000 for non‑compliance.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Review consent, cookie and tracking practices against the requirement.
2. Inventory where this data is shared or sold and whether opt-outs are honoured.
3. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.