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The trouble is that it is not entirely clear which cookies are exempt and which are affected in many cases. We have a site with a cookie set for logged in users
by bdfh42 15y ago
The trouble is that it is not entirely clear which cookies are exempt and which are affected in many cases. We have a site with a cookie set for logged in users - perfectly normal. This cookie is essential for the operation of certain aspects of the site. Is this cookie in the same category as those used to maintain a shopping cart (and thus exempt)?
To be on the safe side we are putting up a notice on the log-in page - and accepting the user's decision to continue to log-in as explicit permission to set the cookie.
On the plus side I am looking forward to not seeing ads for anything I have viewed on certain retail sites popping up wherever else I go on the Internet.
- justincormack 15y agoLog-in cookies are fine, because you can ask for permission as part of sign-up. It seems you should add an extra check box though so the user has said they accept this. The guidance document is here and is fairly helpful http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/~/media/documents/library/Privacy_and_electronic/Practical_application/guidance_on_the_new_cookies_regulations.ashx http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electron...