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EU Court Confirms Strict Consent Standards for Tracking Technologies

Decisions from the Court of Justice of the European Union continue to reinforce principles established in earlier rulings such as Planet49. The court confirmed that consent for cookies and tracking technologies must be actively given and cannot rely on pre selected options. The rulings emphasise the requirement for clear information about tracking purposes and participating third parties. Technology companies involved in digital advertising, analytics, or adtech platforms must ensure their consent management systems support explicit user choice and maintain verifiable records of consent.