Does the GDPR apply to cookies?
Cookies are mentioned only once in the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), but the repercussions are significant for any organisation that uses them to track users’ browsing activity. In short: when cookies can identify an individual via their device, it is considered personal data.
What does the GDPR say about cookies?
What these two lines are stating is that cookies, insofar as they are used to identify users, qualify as personal data and are therefore subject to the GDPR. Companies do have a right to process their users’ data as long as they receive consent or if they have a legitimate interest.
Is Cookie personal data in GDPR?
The GDPR doesn’t simply apply to any data. Cookies can sometimes identify an individual, which makes them count as personal data. Cookies collect and store information, so they’re part of the data handling process.
What is GDPR cookie consent?
Cookie consent is the term for when users give their consent to letting a website activate its cookies and trackers that process personal data. Cookie consent is a required legal basis under the GDPR for websites to have in order to be able to collect, process or share the personal data of individuals inside the EU.
Who is responsible for cookies?
The Cookie Law does not require that you list cookies one by one, only that you state their type, usage and purpose. If you use third-party cookies both you and the third-party are responsible for ensuring users are clearly informed and obtaining consent.
Should I worry about cookies?
Most of the time, cookies are no big deal. There are a few occasions, though, where you should decline cookies. Don’t worry—if you find yourself in a situation where you need to decline or simply want to decline for whatever reason, most websites will work just fine without collecting your information.