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by s188 2530 days ago
This is a good thing. And there's probably still some way to go with this. A step-by-step approach makes sense to me. Sure it's a nuisance for developers (although I'm certainly not complaining about the extra work) but it's better for users to see regular progress regarding their privacy. Surveillance capitalism has gone a bit crazy over the last decade and lawmakers are steadily reeling it back in. I fully support the ICO's recommendations
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: but it's better for users to see regular progress regarding their privacy.

First and foremost, it will desensitize people about these messages, until they habitually click on everything presented to them.

... including giving away the title to their soul.