VOICED : Francia inflige multas millonarias a Google y Facebook a causa de sus "cookies"

The French data protection agency has fined Google and Facebook 150 and 60 million euros, respectively, for their use of cookies that are difficult to reject compared to accepting them. This fine is the largest Google has faced in France, following a previous 100 million euro fine in 2020. Both companies have three months to address this issue or face additional daily fines. Google has stated it will change its policy. The use of cookies for tracking and personalized advertising is a concern for consumer rights groups.

Which organization imposed fines on Google and Facebook for their cookie practices?

• World Trade Organization

• United Nations

• French Data Protection Agency

• European Union

What is the main reason for the fines imposed on Google and Facebook?

• Data breaches

• Complexity in rejecting cookies

• Unfair competition practices

• High advertising costs

What is the consequence if Google and Facebook do not address the cookie issue within the given timeframe?

• A ban on their services in France

• Increased fines of 200,000 euros per day

• Additional fines of 100,000 euros per day

• Revocation of their business licenses

What action has Google promised to take following the fines?

• Increase advertising rates

• Change its cookie policy

• Sue the French government

• Stop using cookies altogether

What is a common criticism of cookies used by companies like Google?

• They invade user privacy for targeted ads

• They are too expensive to implement

• They are ineffective in tracking user behavior

• They slow down internet speed