By Stuart Barker. UK Websites have until the 26th May 2012 to comply with the EU Cookie Law The EU’s Privacy and Communications Directive comes into force on 26 May 2011. The UK Government gave UK business 12 months to comply. That deadline comes into effect on the 26th May 2012. To learn more about the law see this article on the cookie law. To learn about compliance and cookie audit see this article about cookie audit. The law is a data privacy law aimed at protecting users from the misuse of their data. It is about ensuring what data a website will use. It is about how a website will use that data. It is about what cookies and technology that site will put onto your device. It is about getting your consent to all of the above. There are conflicting views on the law. The first view on the law comes from website implementors. They see cookies and associated technologies as integral to the web and user experience. On the other side of the fence are those that seek the protection of your data and your rights. The answer lies somewhere in the middle. The law is in the news. Here are some sample articles. The BBC considers that action is needed to implement the law. Read the article. The Guardian considers how the new law will impact web browsing. Read the article. The Telegraph considers the changes the law will bring. Read the article. Interview with the Information Commissioner. Read the article. cookie law
EU Cookie Law
What is the Cookie Law?
Cookie Law Conflict
Cookie Law in the News
