The Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) handed down on 2 February 2022 a decision on IAB Europe and the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF). What does this decision actually say, and what does it mean for the TCF itself, for IAB Europe, for vendors, publishers and consent management platforms (CMPs)?

Read our FAQ document to find answers to these questions and more.

The document addresses questions including:

• Are TCF CMP pop-ups illegal?
• Should all data collected via the TCF be deleted?
• Will IAB Europe appeal to the Market Court?
• Will TCF be made into a code of conduct?
• Are TCF participants at risk now towards their local Data Protection Authority?

Read and download the full FAQ document here.