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    • hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      4 months ago

      Think I’ve seen this twice now in the past couple years, but yeah it’s likely not compliant with the cookie law in EU

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        4 months ago

        In EU with their GDPR/cookie laws. I’m pretty sure hiding the declining of tracking or cookies behind a paywall is not supported under those laws.

        • flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz
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          4 months ago

          This is very common in the EU. The majority of news sites do it. I believe it’s technically legal because they aren’t under obligation to provide a free access at all

        • heavydust@sh.itjust.works
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          4 months ago

          It is very legal and common in France too. You’re free to decline as long as you’re a customer. You’re free to accept or not see the web site.