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GDPR differentiates between cookies and localStorage? I'm skeptical, but if so that's… a really surprising loophole.

• tipiirai 5y ago
  It doesn't differentiate. GDPR is about identities and using them for non-essential purposes. It doesn't take a stance on the technologies in use. According to our lawyer GDPR law texts doesn't contain the word "cookie" anywhere. Storing a user identifying random id to any permanent storage (cookie, localStorage, etag, Flash, you name it...) goes against GDPR.
  • jakelazaroff 5y ago
    Got it — the difference between Volument’s localStorage and GA’s cookie is the “identifying” aspect of the latter.
    • tipiirai 5y ago
      Exactly. GA uses identifying cookie so a consent is needed outside Europe too as per CCPA and others. Moreover you must explicitly ask for permission to identify the visitor and explain why you do it.