The European Commission proposed adding Article 88b to the GDPR to replace cookie banners with an automated consent signal. On 18 June, the Council’s position paper removed the article, keeping the existing cookie banner regime. The change was opposed by Google and several Member States.
Why it matters: The Council’s removal of Article 88b halts the EU’s effort to simplify online consent mechanisms.
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