With France and Austria deciding on data protection issues in
relation to Google Analytics, many more countries have followed
suit in relevant changes to so-called web browser cookies. In
order to limit the amount and quality of data retrieved by
providers from users, mainly without them realising the true scope
of this data and the use of such data by providers, legislators are
passing stricter rules on data collection.
Below is an overview of new legislation adopted to combat the
extensive collection and usage of user data:
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Bulgaria
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- The current legislative environment provides a more relaxed
opt-out model of user consent regarding the use of cookies. In
particular, the Bulgarian Electronic Commerce Act does not
expressly stipulate a general obligation to ask for user permission
when installing cookies. In fact, the Electronic Commerce Act only
requires that:
- the user is informed upon their visit to the Internet web page
that cookies will be
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