What does GDPR mean for your website cookies?
88 pages. 99 articles. The GDPR is long and winding. Here are the top 5 takeaways you need to know about GDPR and website cookies.
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EU flags own websites for unlawful cookie use
EU inspection reveals several EU institutions’ websites are not compliant with the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive. Main issue is third-party tracking without prior consent. The EDPS says inspections will continue in the months to come. See our GDPR compliant checklist.
Grip tightens on bad cookie banners practices
New investigations by the Bavarian LDA and Dutch DPA on companies’ cookie consent practices and GDPR compliance is a clear indication that EU authorities are increasing their focus on companies’ use of online tracking technologies.
Cookies: No pre-ticked boxes allowed!
Requiring website users to uncheck a pre-ticked box does not count as valid cookie consent under the GDPR, says EU top court advisor.
Is a free cookie banner compliant?
Free cookie consent banners share one common feature. They are not very compliant.
CNIL fines Google €50M for lack of transparency
Google has been fined €50M by the French Data Protection Authority for breaches to their GDPR obligations.
