cookies

March 15, 2023

noyb goes after data brokers on cookie use

noyb filed a series of complaints against websites and data brokers that did not correctly address access requests using cookies as an authentication factor.

February 13, 2023

Everything you need to know about website cookies

This article in depth explains how website cookies work, how to deal with them, and why it is important to be mindful about cookies.

January 26, 2023

Data Protection Authorities support noyb’s call for fair yes/no cookie banners

A task force within the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a draft report in reaction noyb’s 700 cookie banner complaints.

January 16, 2023

TikTok Fined €5 Million by French Regulator for Violating Cookie Laws

The French data protection watchdog has fined TikTok €5 million for failing to comply with cookie consent regulations.

December 30, 2022

Microsoft Receives 60 Million Euro Fine from CNIL

The French authority imposed a 60 million euro fine on Microsoft for failing to implement a mechanism to reject cookies as easily as accepting them.

November 8, 2022

Ireland-led GDPR probe of Yahoo’s cookie banners moves to draft decision review

Ireland’s DPA concluded nvestigation into Yahoo in relation to cookie banners displayed on its media properties and submitted a draft decision to other EU DPAs for review.

November 1, 2022

Where did all the “reject” buttons come from?!

More and more websites have added an option to say “no” to cookies and other tracking- as foreseen by the GDPR. Where did this trend come from?

October 13, 2022

Will Websites Make You Pay To Reject Their Cookies?

Want to protect your privacy? A cookie paywall on a single site could cost you €75 a year.

September 14, 2022

The German Government is Drafting a Regulation on Cookie Consent Management Services

By regulating the consent management services, the Government aims to encourage websites to use them and reduce the amount of cookie banners on the Internet.