On July 3, 2019 the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published an updated guidance on the use of cookies. Although the guidance confirms requirements of which most data practitioners already comply, it outlines steps for non-compliant companies. Now that the ICO has confirmed its regulatory expectations and detailed immediate enforcement, companies need to take action to avoid censure immediately.

To read more on the updated guidance, what consents are needed and what they should look like, click here.

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