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Essay / competition law - 736
(the “ICO”) admits having obtained implicit consent for cookies and considered that this is the knowledge of the Internet user, because the implicit consent must be based on a precise vision of what will happen. Secondly, in the case of an explicit consent method, a “barrier page” or banner referring to the use of cookies will be presented to users by the website operators and users will be prompted to give consent by clicking press a button before proceeding with the procedure. enter the website. From my point of view, this method will apparently constitute the transparent consent to accept cookies given by website users. Thus, users can choose to consent or not to the use of cookies through a link to a system listing the types of cookies used and the possibility of accepting or refusing these cookies would be given to users. Users will therefore be able to explicitly express their requirements when they click on an “Accept and access the site” button. Furthermore, when considering approaches to obtaining consent, therefore, in order to obtain consent from the Internet user, website operators should find methods that harmonize with the requirements of Article 5 , paragraph 3, of the revised ePrivacy Directive. Therefore, such a method must provide clear and complete information, be user-friendly and receive prior consent. First, it is necessary for website operators to at least provide details about the intent of cookies. Website operators must provide “clear and complete” information and must comply with the Data Protection Directive, information which will increasingly be required if it is essential to “ensure fair processing”. also emphasizes...... middle of paper ...... it is not implemented carefully, this way could harm the experience of using the website. The British government emphasizes, however, that the Internet operator may consider using this method if it considers that it will be unambiguous for both parties. However, pop-ups are probably not the only possible way to obtain consent, as there are “friendlier than pop-up” methods. For example, a permanent information banner that can be placed at the top of a website and ask the Internet user for their consent to set certain cookies, as well as display a hyperlink to more detailed privacy information. Additionally, a home page may use the entry page to detail which cookies will be installed if the user gives consent. A browser default setting that would prevent the collection of user information is also the method of obtaining consent..