One of the most recent chapters in the ongoing cookies saga has come in the form of a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Planet49 case. The outcome of the case – while pivotal – does not come as a surprise considering the many developments in Europe regarding cookies and similar technologies over the last year.
In this alert, we explain the outcome of the case, look at the recent regulatory guidance in various EU Member States, see what lessons have been learned, and lay out our expectations for the upcoming ePrivacy Regulation.
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