Ready for the new Google Consent Mode v2? Learn more »
News

Dutch DPA: Guidance on cookie consent and increased inspections

string(44) "https://www.consentmanager.net/en/knowledge/"

Dutch DPA releases guidelines on cookie banners

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) has released a new guide detailing proper practices for cookie consent banners and highlighting actions to avoid in order to prevent fines. As announced in February 2024, the dutch AP will increase the frequency of checks to ensure websites are correctly obtaining permission for tracking cookies and other tracking software.

The Dutch DPA’s guide includes a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts for correctly displaying cookie consent banners. Key recommendations include providing clear information about the purpose of the cookies, using plain text, and ensuring all choices are presented on a single layer without hiding any options. The guide advises against using pre-ticked choice options, requiring additional clicks to make a selection, and embedding inconspicuous links within the text.

To ensure compliance and avoid potential fines, you can download our free checklistwhich offers a detailed list of best practices in a convenient format.


More articles

News

Newsletter 01/2025

Cookie Banner Legal Shield: Protect your business Game changer for cookie banners: consentmanager is the first compliance solution to take responsibility for legal warnings against its customers’ cookie banners. Not sure if your cookie banner is GDPR compliant? With consentmanager’s new Cookie Banner Legal Shield, your business is protected from costly legal disputes for non-compliance with the GDPR. […]
General

Privacy-friendly tools for your website in 2025

In a statement by the founder of WPBeginner, the average website utilizes around 30 plugins for functions such as analytics, SEO, and payment processing. As website owners increasingly rely on online tools and plugins, ensuring compliance with data protection laws has become more challenging. Since the introduction of the GDPR, fines within the EU have surged by […]