New Cookie Pledge Principles 

NAVIGATE COOKIE COMPLIANCE WITH IUBENDA

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) backs the EU Commission’s pledge for simplifying user consent and addressing cookie fatigue, with a strong focus on GDPR compliance.

On December 19, 2023, a pivotal meeting unfolded, bringing together the Commission, digital advertisers, consumer associations, and traders. Their collective aim was ambitious yet clear, to present the draft of the ‘cookie pledge principles‘.  

As we get ready for the finalization of these principles, iubenda is fully prepared to guide businesses towards compliance with these emerging standards.

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Understanding the Cookie Pledge 

The principles aim to simplify cookie management for consumers while ensuring their privacy and data protection rights.

Principle A: Consent and Essential Cookies 

• Essential cookies, which don’t require consent, shouldn’t be part of the consent request.
• The EU Commission recommends against mentioning legitimate interests in the primary layer of the cookie banner. Instead, it should be included in the following layers for better clarity and user understanding.

Principles B, C, and D: ‘Pay or Okay’ System:

Offer Clear Choices and Less Intrusive Advertising Alternatives

• Websites/apps should upfront disclose if their content is financed through advertising.
• Choices regarding trackers should be clear and easy to understand.
• An alternative to tracking-based advertising should be offered.

Principle E: Consent Specificity:

• Consent must be free, informed, and specific.
• Gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act must offer less personalized alternatives to users.

For ensuring that consent is free, informed, and specific, and to comply with the Digital Markets Act, iubenda’s privacy controls and cookie solution can be customized and assist in meeting these requirements.

Principle F: Business Model Consent — Cookie Fatigue 

The principle emphasizes that once consumers consent to a specific business model, separate permissions for cookies employed within that model are no longer required. 

This streamlined approach is designed to alleviate ‘cookie fatigue‘, ensuring that the consent process is more effectively tailored to reflect consumer preferences and decisions.

Principle G: Duration of Consent: 

• The EU Commission suggests that, in cases where consent has been declined, there should be a one-year interval before repeating consent requests.
• Aims to reduce annoyance from frequent consent prompts.

Principle H: Application Settings: 

• The EDPB acknowledges software applications’ ability to enable users to control their cookie preferences.
• Endorses the use of settings that allow users to predefine their cookie preferences.
• Aims to make the consent process more straightforward by allowing preference presets.

iubenda’s Role in Simplifying Compliance

At iubenda, our mission has always been to simplify legal compliance for websites and apps. With the EU’s new cookie pledging principles on the horizon, our role becomes increasingly crucial. 

Our solutions are crafted to align with these new guidelines, providing a straightforward and efficient pathway for businesses to adhere to the latest legal standards in cookie consent management.

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