EU Privacy Law

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3 Big Problems GDPR Solves

Explicit Consent

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Clear Information

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We write clear explanations automatically. No legal jargon, no confusion.

Granular Control

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Users choose what they want. We handle the technical implementation automatically.

Easy Withdrawal

Users must be able to withdraw consent as easily as they gave it, with immediate effect.

No Pre-ticking

Consent boxes cannot be pre-checked. Users must actively choose to accept cookies.

Consent Records

Keep records of when and how consent was obtained for audit purposes.

Compliance Checklist — Live Verification

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Express Consent

Users must actively opt-in to cookies

Granular Controls

Users can choose specific cookie categories

Easy Withdrawal

Users can change preferences anytime

Consent Logging

All consent decisions are recorded

Bilingual Support

Available in English and French

Regional Rules

Different rules for different provinces

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Consent Flow Comparison

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Pre-checked Boxes

All cookies are already enabled by default

Forced Acceptance

Users must accept all cookies to use the site

No Granular Control

Users cannot choose specific cookie types

€20M+ Fine Risk

Violates GDPR Article 7 - Invalid consent

Non-Compliant Approach

This approach violates GDPR Article 7 and can result in fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual revenue.

❌ Common Mistakes
  • • Pre-checked consent boxes
  • • "Accept or leave" approach
  • • No granular controls
  • • Hard to find withdrawal option
✅ Best Practices
  • • Clear opt-in required
  • • Granular cookie controls
  • • Easy preference changes
  • • Plain language explanations

Banner Text Comparison

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Legal Jargon

This website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with applicable data protection legislation to enhance user experience and provide personalized content delivery mechanisms.
Why this fails: Too complex and legalistic. Users won't understand what they're agreeing to.

Vague Language

We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies.
Why this fails: Doesn't explain what cookies are used for or give users control.

Forced Acceptance

This site uses cookies. You must accept cookies to continue using this website.
Why this fails: Forces acceptance without giving users a real choice.

What Makes Text Bad

• Legal jargon
• Vague purposes
• No user control
❌ Avoid These
  • • "In accordance with applicable legislation"
  • • "By continuing to use this site..."
  • • "We reserve the right to..."
  • • Technical jargon users don't understand
✅ Use These Instead
  • • "We use cookies to..."
  • • "You can choose which cookies..."
  • • "This helps us..."
  • • Simple, friendly language

Country-Specific GDPR Requirements

While GDPR is EU-wide, individual countries have additional requirements

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

  • • UK GDPR applies post-Brexit
  • • ICO enforcement and guidance
  • • PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)
  • • Cookie consent required for all non-essential cookies

🇩🇪 Germany

  • • TTDSG (Telecommunications Act) requirements
  • • Stricter consent requirements
  • • Cookie walls generally prohibited
  • • Data Protection Authority enforcement

🇫🇷 France

  • • CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique) guidance
  • • Specific cookie banner requirements
  • • French language requirements
  • • Granular consent emphasized

🇳🇱 Netherlands

  • • AP (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) oversight
  • • Dutch language requirements
  • • Strict interpretation of consent
  • • Regular enforcement actions

🇪🇸 Spain

  • • AEPD (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos)
  • • Spanish language requirements
  • • Cookie policy requirements
  • • Regular compliance audits

🇮🇹 Italy

  • • Garante Privacy oversight
  • • Italian language requirements
  • • Cookie consent records required
  • • Stricter enforcement approach

GDPR Cookie Consent Implementation Guide

Step-by-step guide to implementing GDPR-compliant cookie consent

1Audit Your Cookies

First, identify all cookies on your website and categorize them:

  • Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
  • Performance/analytics cookies (consent required)
  • Functionality cookies (consent required)
  • Marketing/advertising cookies (consent required)

2Implement Consent Management

Set up a consent management platform that provides:

  • Clear cookie information and purposes
  • Granular consent options by category
  • Easy consent withdrawal mechanism
  • Consent records and audit trail

3Block Non-Essential Cookies

Ensure non-essential cookies are blocked until consent is given:

  • Analytics scripts (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Marketing pixels (Facebook, Google Ads)
  • Third-party tracking scripts
  • Social media widgets

4Update Privacy Policy

Ensure your privacy policy includes detailed cookie information:

  • Complete list of cookies used
  • Purpose and legal basis for each cookie
  • Cookie retention periods
  • User rights and how to exercise them

GDPR Penalties and Enforcement

Understanding the risks of non-compliance

Maximum Penalties

Tier 1 Violations

€20 million

or 4% of annual global turnover

Tier 2 Violations

€10 million

or 2% of annual global turnover

Common Violations

  • Pre-checked consent boxes
  • Cookie walls (blocking access without consent)
  • Insufficient cookie information
  • No consent withdrawal mechanism
  • Processing without valid consent

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