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Even if all cookies were completely disabled in all browsers, current privacy laws like GDPR would still require consent for all the tracking and sharing of pri
by Flimm 2y ago
Even if all cookies were completely disabled in all browsers, current privacy laws like GDPR would still require consent for all the tracking and sharing of private information that companies do through other means, and so websites would probably still display banners to remain in compliance.
- jsjohnst 2y agoThe “right” solution imho is to outlaw the selling of private information. Good luck trying to enforce it though.
- wongarsu 2y agoEven that wouldn't change too much about the status quo for websites. Already a large part of third-party cookies is just you using a "free" (or paid) service by adding their tracking code to your website.
- dotancohen 2y agoWhy? I get that you don't like having your personal information traded, neither do I, but seemingly enough people like it that they give this information freely.
- shiandow 2y agoYou don't need to disable cookies, just make sure that users are aware of what they're doing (which I'd argue is the browser's job, not the website's). If you send people a ticket number do you need to ask their permission for them to remember the number? No. Tracking cookies work the exact same way. We're in the weird situation where we're banning what is by far the best and most privacy preserving solution in the name of privacy. I mean can you come up with a way that is better than letting a user store data locally in their full control?