The large cookie debate: do you help or do you harm us?

The large cookie debate: do you help or do you harm us?

in the digital world that we use every day, cookies play a central role. These small text files are essential for the functionality of numerous online services. Today we report on the latest developments in the discussion about cookies, which not only are technically necessary, but also a potential data protection risk. According to Baden-tv , cookies enable users to be recognized the next time you visit a website. This is done by saving session data on the users' end devices. So-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed, and which ensure, for example, that products are not lost in the shopping cart, while the user visits different pages of an online platform.

The question of whether cookies are good or bad is complex and has been debated intensively for years. The consumer center points out that many users are often not aware of the types of cookies they accept. Tracking cookies that pursue the behavior of users across various websites represent special data protection risks because they can collect sensitive personal data. This can lead to abuse and a loss of privacy, especially if users do not unsubscribe on communal devices. The legal framework states that active consent to use cookies is required, which many operators do not implement sufficiently.

The role of cookie banners

Regulatory Environment has changed significantly since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Website operators are obliged to provide users clearly understandable information about the cookies used and to obtain consent. Pre -adjusted ticks are inadmissible. Security risks and the possibility of losing information about your own preferences make it all the more important to consciously deal with cookie settings. Users should therefore always check which cookies they allow and actively unsubscribe from public sessions to protect their data.