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The EU cookies stupidity?
So what are you guys doing about the stupid EU cookies law? None of the local websites i visit implement it, but i was thinking about just adding a line of text in the footer of the website:
"This website uses cookies. If you don't agree, please immediately close this window"
Thoughts?
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That works, I could have sworn I heard something about that law being called off. Anyhow, on my websites I use this thing; http://www.civicuk.com/cookie-law.
@infinity thanks. I absolutely hate popups so i wouldn't put one
To be honest i didn't even know about the EU cookies law until now (but i know that authorities everywhere are able to request data if there is open legal case), what i have noticed since long time ago is that local websites of serious companies, for example (but not limited to) big ISPs are always including that info in additional webpage, accessible via a link somewhere on the bottom of the site, or the very end section of the menu. Also there is information about the server log - that IPs and requests are being logged and all that info shall be sent to the authorities if requested. Usually this info is merged in one policy of privacy page or privacy statement page. It's also stated that if one does not agree with the terms must leave the page immediately. It's not that noticeable such as annoying pop-up or similar but it's there.
PS: My country, Macedonia is in Europe, but not in the European Union, so far.
I am not in hurry :P
I decided to ignore it - for now, to see how this law will be enforced in my country and then decide. In case they strictly enforce this stupid rule I am afraid that "we have cookies, gtfo if you don't like it" footer text won't be enough and it will be required to get visitors consent or redirect them to find out more.
Does any popular website so far contain "opt-out or opt-in" cookie control or just "I agree or No, I want to find out more"?
@Spirit: google has opt-out, however not really sure if we should trust it
The law was blown in life by dumbass politicians.
After a lot of pressure from developers that EVERY PHP website already uses tracking cookies and that this doesn't stop the bad guys, they decided to call it off.
http://www.interactivered.com/blog/2013/02/goodbye-eu-cookie-law/
http://libertarianhome.co.uk/2013/01/the-stupid-cookie-law-is-dead-at-last/
I've seen it implemented on some big websites (like google) but it starts to be annoying to close all those hovering divs that tell me I'm being watched
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Edit:
I didn't know it was called off. Well, it was stupid anyway
@Vladorz it's not called off. Each Member State has some discretion in how it implements a Directive, the cookie laws in other European countries may differ from those of the UK.
I hope it gets called off. It's silly.
Any chance there is a listing the rules / requirements for each state?
http://www.cookiepedia.co.uk/index.php?title=Cookie_Law_Across_Europe
...but it's outdated for some countries.
Thanks @Spirit
I so gotta add an opt-out in the form of logging people out and that's all. (German Law). At-least that's my interpretation of implementing an opt-out where the only cookies are for logged in sessions.