The UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations finally came into force on 26th May to much confusion (not to mention snarling and gnashing of teeth). Known as the Cookie Law, it actually applies to all tracking online. Controlling tracking sounds like a great idea doesn’t it. Protect our privacy and all that. But, cookies aren’t […]
UK Cookie Law – How To Comply (video)
I am not a legally qualified person, so can’t advise you how to comply with the new UK cookie law that is effective from 26th May 2012. However, Return On Digital and Berg joined forces for a great short webinar explaining the new regulations. Here’s a reply of the cookie law webinar with my notes […]
Cookie Solutions For WordPress – UK Cookie Law Deadline 26th May
The new EU Cookie law comes into force on 26th May 2012. I have been having much fun looking for cookie solutions for WordPress. I’ll be honest, I think this new EU Directive is absolutely ridiculous. Protecting privacy? No, just making life difficult for small business owners who have enough red tape to jump through […]
The War on Cookies (or UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations if you prefer)
Today is D-Day, the war on cookies officially begins and new EU laws are now implemented in the UK. Amendments to the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, which implement the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive now require business websites to request explicit consent from users to accept cookies. Let’s start at the beginning. […]