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UK ICO issues clear warning over cookie policies

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Paula Barrett | Eversheds Sutherland, Dave Hughes | Eversheds Sutherland, Jonathan Palmer | Eversheds Sutherland+1

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Pending legislation has prompted the UK ICO to warn it is preparing to enforce requirements for cookies compliance.

On November 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a warning of potential enforcement actions against some of the UK’s top websites if they fail to make swift changes for cookies compliance in line with UK privacy laws.

The ICO’s 30-day ultimatums follow on from investigations

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