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Has there been any work done at all to standardize this process and allow users to opt-in to cookies at a browser level, so that we can all stop seeing this stu

Has there been any work done at all to standardize this process and allow users to opt-in to cookies at a browser level, so that we can all stop seeing this stupid warning? would that even be allowed under the law? i tried to download a firefox extension called "cookiesOK", but it doesn't seem to work in most cases.

ensmotko 13y ago
The problem is that every site owner displays a slightly different popup. A few of my friends were trying to build a chrome extension[1], but they soon figured out they are going to need custom Javascript for every site in Slovenia (and others of course, but they were focusing on Slovenia) and they abandoned the project. Personally I believe EU should target browsers not site owners for this. At least by doing so we would get a standardized UI and the ability to opt-in or out. [1] https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/peeshkot/idfkeeahcifaocjonphgjmpmmfonahle?hl=en https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/peeshkot/idfkeeahc...
- AJ007 13y ago
  One would assume that the act of visiting a web site, from a personally identifiable IP address, using a web browser that accepts cookies is an act of consent to receive those cookies. The behavior is both expected, avoidable, and blockable. This approach -- either by law, or by some "do not track" flag broadcast to web sites is the equivalent of walking through a busy city with hundred dollar bills hanging out of your pocket, with a sign hanging around your neck requesting that no one takes your money -- all when a simple wallet in your pocket would be adequate. There are serious privacy issues when it comes to the internet and tracking. The "solutions" we've seen targeting cookies in both the US & EU would be laughable if they did not threaten to add considerable legal obligations over even the most casual of web site owners.
  - icebraining 13y ago
    Expected? By whom? Technologists like us, yes, but not many of the general public. Walking around with $100s is a false analogy; accepting tracking cookies is completely invisible to the user. Furthermore, even if one does walk with $100s, theft is still illegal.
Maarten88 13y ago
> Has there been any work done at all to standardize this process and allow users to opt-in to cookies at a browser level Yes, it's called DNT (Do Not Track) It could solve exactly this problem, but it is effectively sabotaged by the internet industry.

ensmotko 13y ago

The problem is that every site owner displays a slightly different popup. A few of my friends were trying to build a chrome extension[1], but they soon figured out they are going to need custom Javascript for every site in Slovenia (and others of course, but they were focusing on Slovenia) and they abandoned the project. Personally I believe EU should target browsers not site owners for this. At least by doing so we would get a standardized UI and the ability to opt-in or out. [1] https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/peeshkot/idfkeeahcifaocjonphgjmpmmfonahle?hl=en https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/peeshkot/idfkeeahc...

AJ007 13y ago
One would assume that the act of visiting a web site, from a personally identifiable IP address, using a web browser that accepts cookies is an act of consent to receive those cookies. The behavior is both expected, avoidable, and blockable. This approach -- either by law, or by some "do not track" flag broadcast to web sites is the equivalent of walking through a busy city with hundred dollar bills hanging out of your pocket, with a sign hanging around your neck requesting that no one takes your money -- all when a simple wallet in your pocket would be adequate. There are serious privacy issues when it comes to the internet and tracking. The "solutions" we've seen targeting cookies in both the US & EU would be laughable if they did not threaten to add considerable legal obligations over even the most casual of web site owners.
- icebraining 13y ago
  Expected? By whom? Technologists like us, yes, but not many of the general public. Walking around with $100s is a false analogy; accepting tracking cookies is completely invisible to the user. Furthermore, even if one does walk with $100s, theft is still illegal.

Maarten88 13y ago

> Has there been any work done at all to standardize this process and allow users to opt-in to cookies at a browser level Yes, it's called DNT (Do Not Track) It could solve exactly this problem, but it is effectively sabotaged by the internet industry.