{"id":188702,"date":"2024-06-17T12:28:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=188702"},"modified":"2024-06-17T12:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:28:22","slug":"cookies-website-high-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/cookies-website-high-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Cookies on a Website High Risk?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital business world, most websites leverage cookies for multiple purposes, such as tracking user activity or offering targeted customer adverts. However, it is essential to understand that various risks arise when using cookies on a website. This article explores some of these risks and the critical legal rules to consider when using cookies on a website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie is a small text file stored on a user&#8217;s device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet. These small text files allow businesses to recognise individual users and retain specific information about them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various cookies, each serving a distinct purpose. For instance, there are session cookies and persistent cookies. Some websites also deploy third-party cookies, and common cookies used by businesses include Google Analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Cookies have multiple purposes, from essential cookies that ensure basic website functionality to targeting cookies that personalise advertising based on a user&#8217;s browsing history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses often use cookies to enhance user experiences and optimise their online platforms. For instance, an e-commerce website might use cookies to remember a customer&#8217;s preferences, track website traffic for analytical insights, or help remember selected items in a customer&#8217;s shopping cart which they have left in their basket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting a cookie audit is vital to understanding which cookies are in use on a website. Due to the technical nature of this task, it often requires collaboration with website developers or other technical experts. This is because business owners often lack the expertise to know which types of cookies are present on their websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are There Laws Governing Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website owners must understand that cookie use is heavily regulated and carries risks. The primary legislation governing cookie use in the UK is the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (<strong>PECR<\/strong>). PECR sets various rules that website operators must take seriously and ensure that they comply with. If cookies have the potential also to collect personal data, further user privacy laws apply under the UK GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the critical rules include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>websites must usually obtain user consent through cookies before storing or accessing information on their devices (except for essential cookies). This consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Pre-ticked boxes or buried cookie information will not meet this high standard. Users should have the option to control and manage their cookie settings. As such, there are a lot of requirements to follow when using cookies; and\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>websites also need to provide clear and easily accessible information about the cookies they use, explaining their purpose, duration, and any third-party involvement. This is often presented in a thorough cookie policy document. 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A significant risk associated with cookie use is the potential to breach cookie law rules. Breaching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2003\/2426\/contents\">PECR regulations<\/a> can lead to severe adverse business outcomes with substantial repercussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, breaching cookie law rules can result in the following negative implications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enforcement Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK ICO (the data protection regulator) can use various enforcement powers to address PECR breaches, including criminal prosecution and issuing monetary penalties of up to \u00a3500,000 against organisations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICO has taken various enforcement actions against businesses for breaching cookie law rules, highlighting the vital need to prioritise compliance with stringent legal requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reputational Damage and Loss of Business&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-compliance with PECR can harm businesses&#8217; reputations. In our world, where data privacy is a top concern, any perception of mishandling privacy rights can destroy consumer trust. 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