Be careful with cookies on the Internet

The different types of cookies and their different data protection law treatment make it necessary for many website operators to inform consumers about their rights when visiting the website and, if necessary, obtain approval to save cookies. Many consumers tended to click away the displayed cookie notification by "agreed" in order to be able to access the desired page as soon as possible. "At this point, however, it is worth paying attention to this, since not every cookie is a pleasure. It is not unusual that advertisers try to manipulate consumers with a confusing cookie note in order to make a premature decision that does not meet the actual data. Consumers should take the time to read the cookie banners and to tick the box “, Minister Hauk emphasized. For those consumers who want to be particularly data-efficient on the Internet, there are browser extensions that regularly delete permanent cookies or remember the settings that have been made for certain websites. "Consumers should be aware that cookies in connection with algorithms improve the predictability of consumers. If they do not want to be considered so easily, you should therefore take suitable measures," said the minister.