Cookie Crumbles: France Fines Google and Shein Millions for Privacy Breaches

France’s data watchdog CNIL has fined Google $379M and Shein $175M for cookie rule violations. Google must stop displaying ads in Gmail without consent and ensure valid cookie consent, or face daily fines. Meanwhile, Shein deems its fine disproportionate, despite cookie-related infractions.

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Published: September 5, 2025 8:02 amAdded: September 5, 2025 at 1:12 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Who knew that cookies could crumble million-dollar empires? Google and Shein are learning the hard way that French cookies come with a side of hefty fines. Turns out, ignoring user consent is a recipe for disaster. Maybe next time they’ll stick to chocolate chip rather than data-chip! Oh la la, CNIL is not playing when it comes to digital privacy!

Key Points:

  • France’s CNIL fined Google $379 million and Shein $175 million for cookie rule violations.
  • The fines are part of a broader strategy to enforce compliance with data protection laws.
  • Google was penalized for displaying ads without user consent and pushing personalized ads.
  • Shein faced punishment for incomplete cookie banners and ineffective refusal options.
  • Google and Shein must remedy violations or face additional penalties.

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