Footnote Regarding the GDPR and Cookie Permission Prompts

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By John GruberAug 25, 2026, 11:46 am178 ptsTrending
If you already read my “What Is the Point of the DMA?” piece yesterday, this morning I added a lengthy footnote regarding the DMA’s predecessor, the GDPR. Click through to read the entire note, but here’s the kicker: The GPDR went into effect 10 years ago. By their inaction, they obviously think it’s working…

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