Amendments to the EU’s ePrivacy Directive have meant that since 25 May 2011 the EU has required website operators to obtain the consent of users to the use of cookies. This is a significant development and it is causing considerable concern among businesses. The new consent requirements for use of cookies, which consist of small text files that are used by virtually every website to recognise a user’s computer and collect information on a user’s activities and preferences, has caused a storm of debate as regulators and businesses struggle to find a practical way of obtaining consent.
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EU data protection laws are being used by data protection authorities to challenge the legitimacy of whistleblower hotlines established in accordance with the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).
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Amendments to the EU’s ePrivacy Directive have meant that since 25 May 2011 the EU has required website operators to obtain the consent of users to the use of cookies. This is a significant development and it is causing considerable concern among businesses. The new consent requirements for use of cookies, which consist of small text files that are used by virtually every website to recognise a user’s computer and collect information on a user’s activities and preferences, has caused a storm of debate as regulators and businesses struggle to find a practical way of obtaining consent.
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Following meetings held Feb. 24-25, the Council of the European Union released its ‘‘Conclusions’’ in response to the EU Commission’s Nov. 4, 2010 ‘‘Communication’’ proposing ‘‘a comprehensive approach on personal data protection in the European Union.’’ The Council is the main decision-making body of the European Union, comprising the ministers of the Member States. Depending on the issue on the agenda, each country is represented by the minister responsible for that subject (foreign affairs, finance, social affairs, transport, agriculture, etc.).
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The online environment has led to an increased level of sophistication in marketing activities carried out by businesses. The technology exists for businesses to develop very accurate profiles of the interests and preferences of their users. This information can be exploited to identify potential customers of their products and services. Businesses can then target large numbers of consumers efficiently and cost-effectively in their marketing campaigns.
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