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We should bring back #DoNotTrack #DNT with a single purpose: get websites not to show cookies preference dialogs. #GDPR is good, but what a bane it has cast upon everyone.
@goncalor The annoying cookie banners and pop-ups are not the GDPR 's fault: they exist to push us into accepting tracking cookies; EU law* doesn't require cookie banners at all, consent is only required for cookies that aren't necessary for a site to function.
* Directive 2002/58/EC (Article 5(3) in particular), #GDPR and the ECJ "Planet49" decision (C‑673/17). #dataprotection #privacy
@blueowl yes, I know GDPR does require the banners. But I feel the rise of these banners came mostly in response to GDPR.
@goncalor @blueowl At least one company (geizhals.at) recognizes DNT and, in response, shows no cookie banner but just a one-time unintrusive self-timeouting info box that says "We see you DNT, thus only set require cookies, here's our privacy policy".
I wish some court could recognize DNT as communicated user intention, and slap cookie banner users for asking again.
@noybeu is there any plans to actually get rid of these opt in cookie banners by a regulatory solution?
@blueowl @goncalor AND big blue button = cave to their overreaching and capacious megaslurping vs 'manage cookies' to ONCE AGAIN reign it back to just essentials. They only remember your settings, when you press 'manage'. The whole thing's a scam and the regulations should specify the exact interface sites must use, in order to remain compliant.
As a long time UX/UI and pro-privacy guy, I'd happily advise on that design!
@gregalotl @blueowl they actively use UX/UI to trick users into accepting. Should be utterly banned.
And yes, I have the feeling some forget your preferences (of not tracking) unless you choose what they want. Ends up in you getting cookie dialogs frequently for websites you have already asked not to track you. Bad UX.