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Re:Tell HN: I wish “we use cookies” messages could be global... by mbq on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @12:13PM (#9765614)
The execution could be better, but it is certainly not a stupid idea. GA code is esentially a concealed, unconditional transmit of the user data to a third party, and allowing this third party to intercept and modify your communication; pretty high price for a few colorful piecharts, and certainly something that deserves a disclaimer.
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Re:Tell HN: I wish “we use cookies” messages could be global... by tombrossman on Tuesday June 23, 2015 @01:49PM (#9766337)
GA's Terms & Conditions make disclosing use of the product mandatory but this has to be the most widely ignored and unenforced rule I've ever seen.

If a lawyer somewhere figures out how to parlay this into a class-action/privacy issue (maybe Europe?) they are going to be filthy rich since this is so widespread. Even government websites use GA and fail to disclose it as required.

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