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That's not true. There are multiple bases for data processing in the GDPR that are not dependent on consent: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-

That's not true. There are multiple bases for data processing in the GDPR that are not dependent on consent: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/lawful-basis-for-processing/#what https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protectio... It's not clear to me that tracking is unconditionally illegal in any of them.

robertlagrant 5y ago
Agreed, although websites now full of legitimate interest toggles, when the ICO's wording is not about anything optional, are annoying
MaxBarraclough 5y ago
There's some precedent for the idea that abusing the legitimate interest provision to encompass tracking cookies, is not permitted under the GDPR. In Norway at least, there's a chance could end up fined for doing so. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27060609 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27060609