> I too would like to see the issue addressed on the client. A user should be able to configure their tracking settings in the browser, which should be respected by sites.
No, that would be addressing the problem at the server side, which is not quite what I had in mind.
Solving this on the client side means: The browser should make it as hard as possible for websites to track the user. Unless, of course, the user explicitly opts in to be recognized and tracked by this site (e.g. by registering and logging in).
Re:ICO: no fines for breaking cookie rules (EU)
by craig552uk on Friday May 18, 2012 @02:33PM
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The technologies used to track users across sites are the same as those used for 'regular' browsing. Are you suggesting crippling web browsers as a solution?
Also, global legislation is not necessary to effect change. Laws affecting one region can effect changes in all. For example; EU based companies are required to comply with EU law. They in-turn require their product suppliers to comply, wherever they are based, or risk losing their business.
If nothing else, the 'cookie law' has demonstrated this. Google, Yahoo & Disqus (among others) have changed their products in response to the law.