handed out fines<\/a> worth €210 million for the same issue of not allowing users to refuse cookies as simply as accepting them. In response to that fine, Google said it would rectify its practices, stating “We are committed to implementing new changes, as well as to working actively with CNIL in response to its decision.”<\/p>\nMicrosoft has not commented on the fine as of yet. But it has been given three months to fix the problem. If it fails to do so, it could face further penalties of 60,000 euros for every day the issue remains after the deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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