Cookies, help me to understand

[alphaomega]

Since the 25th of May 2011 the European Union changed the law on cookies.
See ICO website: http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx
Since most hosting providers are setting up the cookies how do I make sure my cookies comply? Until the law change the preference was opt out. Now it is opt in. In other words the cookie should ask for permission to enter your computer. Since we plan to establish website for European interest, this is something we need to know. Advice appreciated. Thank you.

[jammybiskit]

See ICO website: http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx

I note that the website you refer to inserts cookies without permission as they are "required to make the site work". If the UK government can't even follow the law then it sets a very good legal precedent.

If you can understand how this legislation is supposed to achieve its ends then you will be many steps ahead of the people who made it.

If I were you I would go ahead and do whatever it is you were planning - just add a word or two to your privacy policy about the cookies you serve.

[alphaomega]

Sounds like a good idea jammybiskit, time will tell how fair dinkum this show is.
(http://www.webproworld.com/webmaster-forum/members/33288-jammybiskit)