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[–] 94 points 2 years ago* (9 children)

CNN: We can’t ask if you want to allow cookies because you’re blocking everything

Me: Which means I don’t want you to……….?

CNN: No idea, we have to ask you.

Me: I’m so strict you can’t even ask meaning………?

CNN: You….

Me: Yes?

CNN: Uh……….. don’t want…..

Me: Yesssss………

CNN: To miss out on us asking you.

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  • [–] 43 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    GDPR doesn't require them to ask if they would just not violate our privacy. In other words, it's perfectly legal to assume "no" if they have no means of asking.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago

    Indeed. If a site simply doesn't send you cookies, there's no question of GDPR compliance. Blocking the cookies amounts to the same thing.

    I'm currently wondering if CNN may actually be in violation by doing this.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The requirement to not track users with cookies does not extend to cookies that make the site work in the first place, such as those which track your login session, or your refusal of other cookies.

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