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Re:Internet's Biggest Annoyance: Cookie Laws Should Target B... by GJim on Thursday October 23, 2025 @08:30AM (#45681071)
> being tracked by IP + browser fingerprinting

That is also illegal under the GDPR; you cannot track me without my explicit opt-in consent, whither by 'cookies' or other means.

I continue to be astounded how little grasp some HN readers (a technical news site!) have of the GDPR.

Re:Internet's Biggest Annoyance: Cookie Laws Should Target B... by Nextgrid on Friday October 24, 2025 @11:25AM (#45695627)
I am aware it is illegal, and yet just like for cookie-based tracking, everyone gets away with it.