Uncertain time ahead for business using cookies following changes to the E-Privacy Directive

摘要

On 25 May 2011 EU Member States will have to implement the changes to the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (commonly known as the E-Privacy Directive). One change in particular will require businesses to obtain the consent of users of their websites if they intend to leave cookies oi text files on those users' computers. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has said that work on the regulations to implement the Directive is "ongoing" but may not be complete by the 25 May deadline leaving businesses uncertain as to the specific obligations that they will need to comply with.