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Ask HN: Is Google Analytics compliante with the new regulation in Europe?

4 points by idont ↗ HN
Hi,

As the new regulation will get effective shortly, I have a few questions:

- Will you still use Google Analytics on your website? - Is it legal to use it without requesting the user's approvale? - What are you planning to implement to continue using it?

Thanks.

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jnorthrop
Are you talking about the ICO Cookie Rule[1]? My bet is that no one will give it much attention until they actually start enforcing it -- which they might not. But then again, I'm in the US so it doesn't apply to me. I'd love to hear the opinions from those managing sites in the EU.

[1] http://www.ico.gov.uk/news/current_topics/new_pecr_rules.asp...

Edit: Here is a better description of the rule: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-12668552

idont
Yes. It is a real nightmare if you have AdSense or Analytics. But oddly nobody speak about it in Europe. Seems like nobody care...