Cookies - One Bite Too Many?

MidnightCowboy · 08. Mar 2011, 08:03 AM

In response to ongoing concerns about the use of cookies, the EU at least is looking to regulate their use.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12668552

How effective this might be and when the "teeth" necessary for enforcing it might arrive are still open to debate. Overall though a good move to strengthen online privacy.

garth · 08. Mar 2011, 11:08 AM

It's about time. When i go to the shop they aren't allowed to place a tracking device in my carrier bag to see where i go next, so why should websites be able to?

MidnightCowboy · 08. Mar 2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by garth

It's about time. When i go to the shop they aren't allowed to place a tracking device in my carrier bag to see where i go next, so why should websites be able to?

Very true. If they're that interested they can follow you by satellite. Not much to see with you though as you only go to the pub and back

garth · 08. Mar 2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

Very true. If they're that interested they can follow you by satellite. Not much to see with you though as you only go to the pub and back

As it happens i never go in pubs, so at least i know you're not tracking me....or is that just what you want me to think?

torres-no-tan-magnifico · 08. Mar 2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by garth

It's about time. When i go to the shop they aren't allowed to place a tracking device in my carrier bag to see where i go next, so why should websites be able to?

They don't need to place a tracking device in your bag as you already have one in your pocket, a mobile phone!

If you ever visit London, they also have the Oyster card to track your travel activities; not that I am paranoid or anything but just because they are not talking about you, doesn't mean they are not planning against you!!

garth · 08. Mar 2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by torres-no-tan-magnifico

They don't need to place a tracking device in your bag as you already have one in your pocket, a mobile phone!

True

If i had i landline installed where i live i'd happily throw the mobile phone in the bin.

J_L · 09. Mar 2011, 12:10 AM

Interesting news, hope they succeed.

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J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	Interesting news, hope they succeed.