EU to Replace Cookie Consent Pop-Ups with Browser-Based Mechanism
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The EU plans to replace cookie consent pop-ups with a browser-based mechanism, with certain exemptions for specific data processing activities, sparking discussion on the details of the new regulations.
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1. Purely transmitting data
2. Delivering a service explicitly requested by the user
3. Aggregated audience measurement carried out by the controller for internal use only
4. Maintaining or restoring the security of the service or user device
If a processing activity falls strictly within one of these categories, cookie banners and consent dialogs would no longer be required, as the operation would be considered lawful without further user interaction.
"Isn't it already how things work for at least #2 in term of consent?