Cookie Directive

The so-called "Cookie Directive" is an amendment made to the European Union's Directive 2002/58, also known as the ePrivacy Directive, that requires organizations to get consent before placing cookies (see Cookies) and other tracking technologies on digital devices. With the passage of the General Data Protection Regulation, this definition of consent has changed and opt-out consent is no longer viable in this area.

Associated term(s): Directive 2009/136/EC, ePrivacy Directive

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