India, Nov. 5 -- The use of cookies on websites requires users" active consent. That was the verdict of the ECJ in a ruling from October 1, 2019 (Az.: C-673/17).
Users regularly encounter what are referred to as "cookies" on websites online. These are used for storing information on a user"s hard drive. We at the commercial law firm MTR Rechtsanwalte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html note that this makes recognizing users and their preferences quicker when they revisit a website.
It is also common for users to come across pre-checked boxes on websites that indicate consent to the use of cookies. According to the ECJ"s ruling, this is not allowed. The Court made it clear that the user must provide active consent in each instance and that co...