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CNIL Formally Notifies Sites That Did Not Collect Internet Users' Consent Before Implementing Cookies

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On June 30, CNIL published the results (source document in French) of its 2014 investigations relating to compliance with the rules for implementing cookies.

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On June 30, CNIL published the results (source document in French) of its 2014 investigations relating to compliance with the rules for implementing cookies. CNIL concluded that websites did not sufficiently inform internet users and did not collect their consent before implementing cookies. CNIL's president gave formal notice to 20 websites to comply with the applicable laws.

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