Belgium’s Data Protection Authority issued a preliminary sanction against Dutch media company 4 Mediahuis for alleged unlawful cookie banners and deceptive design patterns. The ADP originally launched an investigation into the company on behalf of a Dutch citizen after the complainant alleged 4 Mediahuis websites did not offer a “refuse all” cookies button. The ADP ordered rectification in 45 days or face a 25,000 euro per-day penalty.
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