New EU cookie law set to come into force

clock

The new directive will mean consumers have to consent to cookies

The EU directive that changes internet cookie laws has been passed down to member states today and will come into force in the UK tomorrow. Changes to the law will now force online businesses to...

To continue reading this article...

Join Computing

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the technology industry
  • Receive important and breaking news in our daily newsletter
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
  • Join live member only interviews with IT leaders at the ‘IT Lounge’; your chance to ask your burning tech questions and have them answered
  • Access to the Computing Delta hub providing market intelligence and research
  • Receive our members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from senior IT Leaders

Join now

 

Already a Computing member?

Login

You may also like
EU watchdog rejects Meta's 'pay for privacy' attempt

Social Networking

Can't charge for data privacy

clock 19 April 2024 • 2 min read
Small browser market share surges post-Digital Markets Act

Web

Some browsers' share is up 250%

clock 11 April 2024 • 3 min read
Big tech voices opposition to digital competition law in India

Legislation and Regulation

Tech giants fear introduction of EU DMA-style law

clock 18 March 2024 • 3 min read

Sign up to our newsletter

The best news, stories, features and photos from the day in one perfectly formed email.

More on Legislation and Regulation

US to block TikTok - ByteDance vows to fight back

US to block TikTok - ByteDance vows to fight back

Talks about a ban have finally progressed past the theoretical stage

Tom Allen
clock 25 April 2024 • 3 min read
CMA invites comments on Microsoft and Amazon AI partnerships

CMA invites comments on Microsoft and Amazon AI partnerships

Regulator has warned against Big Tech's growing AI dominance

clock 25 April 2024 • 3 min read
ICO breaks silence on Bank of America fraud case

ICO breaks silence on Bank of America fraud case

Data regulator has maintained a 'no comment' policy for months

Tom Allen
clock 11 April 2024 • 3 min read