Online bookmakers accused of UK privacy breaches in cookie practices
A study says 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear not to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. The research alleges that many online bookmakers and casinos steer users toward accepting tracking data and collect information before consent is given, describing the practices as potential privacy violations.
Online bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance with UK information privacy requirements, according to a study.
The research found that nearly nine in 10, or 86%, of licensed British gambling websites appear to be flouting the General Data Protection Regulation, which governs how organisations collect, store and process personal data.
The study also said most gambling websites encourage users to accept tracking data through cookie banners and harvest information before consent is given.
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What evidence supports the study’s estimate that 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to breach GDPR requirements?
How were the cookie banners and pre-consent data practices assessed across the websites examined?
What enforcement or corrective action could follow if the alleged practices are confirmed?
How might users understand or challenge consent requests that steer them toward accepting tracking?
What information about the study’s methods and sample is not provided here?
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