> But what value is there in constant boxes that users become accustomed to clicking through like trained monkeys? The truth is that on the privacy advocacy si

> But what value is there in constant boxes that users become accustomed to clicking through like trained monkeys? The truth is that on the privacy advocacy side of this issue there is an understanding that those boxes are not meaningful, informed consent. On the programmatic advertising, suck up all the data side of the issue there is an understanding that an intrusive pop up with psychological nudges towards acceptance is meaningful, informed consent. The GDPR was drafted in the way it was because of the industry's poor reaction to the tracking cookie law. They added hefty fines and a necessity of informed, meaningful consent because the industry reacted with a wink and a nudge by implementing loop holes. This ruling seems to confirm that the commission was not joking, that it wasn't just political posturing, that they want the industry to cease and desist. Given that I have edited the html of any form ever given to me to change "I agree" to some form of "I don't agree and waive no rights", in what way have they diligently acquired meaningful, informed consent from me and therefore from anyone?