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French information privateness watchdog fines Google 100mn for breaching cookies guidelines

The CNIL watchdog on Thursday passed down its biggest-ever improbable to Alphabet's Google and in addition slapped online purchasing massive Amazon with a financial penalty for breaching France's guidelines on online cookies.
The CNIL watchdog on Thursday handed down its biggest-ever fine to Alphabet's Google and also slapped online shopping giant Amazon with a financial penalty for breaching France's rules on online cookies.

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