CNIL fines FNAC and FNAC Direct 7 million euros over cookie violations
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On 22 October 2026, France’s data‑protection authority CNIL imposed a 7 million‑euro fine on FNAC DARTY PARTICIPATIONS ET SERVICES and FNAC DIRECT. The penalty was issued for non‑compliance with the legal framework governing the use of tracking technologies, including cookies, in mobile applications.
The decision underscores the regulator’s commitment to enforcing privacy rules and signals that companies must ensure transparent and lawful use of data‑tracking tools across all digital platforms.
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