Firefox may soon reject Cookie prompts automatically (ghacks.net)

Article summary

Mozilla is working on a feature to automatically reject cookie prompts in Firefox, aiming to reduce the annoyance of numerous cookie dialogs on websites. The feature, called Cookie Banner Reduction, can be enabled in the Firefox Nightly version and will select the 'reject all' option if available. This move is in response to regulations like the GDPR, which require websites to obtain user consent for placing cookies. The feature is not yet available in the stable version of Firefox.

Main themes

• Cookie consent
• Browser features
• GDPR regulations
• Online tracking
• Website business models
• User privacy

What commenters say

• Some commenters argue that browsers should not accept cookies by default and that users should have to explicitly opt-in to cookie storage. Others believe that the GDPR's approach to cookie consent is flawed and that a more nuanced approach is needed. It is suggested that the focus on client-side cookies may drive tracking efforts to server-side methods, potentially making the problem worse. Some argue that the 'pay or ads' model used by some websites is not in line with the spirit of the GDPR, while others claim it is a legitimate way for websites to operate. The effectiveness of browser features like cookie autodelete and anti-tracking extensions is also discussed. There are concerns that the 'cookie wall' approach, where users are forced to accept cookies or pay for a service, may be illegal under the GDPR. Others argue that this approach is a legitimate way for websites to earn money and that the GDPR's rules on consent are too restrictive.
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