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> The site must be completely usable using only “required” cookies (to which no consent should be required if it only tracks a limited set of data) I think GDP
by chriswarbo 8y ago
> The site must be completely usable using only “required” cookies (to which no consent should be required if it only tracks a limited set of data)
I think GDPR does actually say this.
> any option to consent to anything outside this must be a hidden option.
You're right that this would be a difference (although I imagine sites would still end up covered in dark patterns trying to get users to enable it)
- alkonaut 8y agoRight. And ”hidden option” is perhaps the wrong word, but let’s say one that doesn’t prevent using the site/service in full. Even supposedly serious outlets like WaPo does this. Full screen splash that says “by using the site you agree to targeted ads”. Why even bother with that when it’s so blatantly in violation? Isn’t it almost better to not look like you are deliberately in violation like that? It’s not even a dark pattern, it’s just a big fat splash explaining how they don’t care about the GDPR and intend to show me targeted ads using tracking cookies.