Having to pay for privacy

Timfy

I've observed that several websites now only offer the following cookie options, including this example from The Mail Online (UK)

I was under the impression that accepting or rejecting cookies is a requirement under GDPR and other online privacy laws. It's concerning to see how some websites can simply disregard this and infringe upon what should be a fundamental right. Therefore, I will avoid any website that employs such gatekeeping tactics regarding users' basic privacy.

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058366857/having-to-pay-for-privacy

It's not that straightforward. You may enter the site without cookies but it is, like many newspaper sites, paywalled. You have no inalienable right to free access to the site.

mykrodot

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058366857/having-to-pay-for-privacy

I've noticed this on a lot of websites lately too. It's either "accept cookies" or "pay to reject"! How is this allowed ? I thought it a citizens right to be able to decline cookies?

mykrodot

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122559631#Comment_122559631

I don't think this the same point you are arguing. On many sites now regardless of whether they are paywalled or not the options are "accept cookies" or "pay to reject"

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058366857/having-to-pay-for-privacy

Quite right.

If you don't like the conditions don't proceed.

I never do and I don't think I miss much.

If you Google the subject of the article you will probably find out all you need to know.

Glaceon

I watched a video on this recently.

https://youtu.be/Yy_bZhKAUgc

Seth Brundle

If the product is free then you are the product!