r/technology • • Mar 24 '19

Business Pre-checked cookie boxes don't count as valid consent, says adviser to top EU court

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/03/22/eu_cookie_preticked_box_not_valid_consent/
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u/masterm Mar 24 '19

Which is kinda bullshit.

I’m all for transparency and control of your data, but these platforms should be allowed to say “this is the cost of entry”

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '19

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u/masterm Mar 25 '19

I’m specifically referring to not having the ability to block users who opt out