The ICO states the following: "When considering alternatives to cookies it is important to look at the broader privacy context. Focusing solely on cookies is m

The ICO states the following: "When considering alternatives to cookies it is important to look at the broader privacy context. Focusing solely on cookies is missing the point." Source (page 25): http://www.ico.org.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/~/media/documents/library/Privacy_and_electronic/Practical_application/cookies_guidance_v3.ashx http://www.ico.org.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electron... Personally I think the world would have been better served if they just put the law on browser makers and get them to provide a clear and consistent interface to whether a web site is tracking the user.