Be warned: the EU cookie monster in on the prowl this week.
EU data protection authorities are carrying out widespread spot-checks to see if websites comply with European cookie laws that were introduced in 2011.
Your site must:
- Tell visitors how you use cookies
- Have a link on the home page to a clear cookie policy
- Get a visitor's consent to accept cookies from your site
The is useful guidance here
Cleland Thom runs media law refresher courses
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