Tighter GDPR cookie consent enforcement demands proactive compliance

Regulators aren’t changing the rules—but they are enforcing them aggressively. In 2025, fines can hit €20 million or 4 % of global turnover, and authorities now look at real user experience, not just banner wording. Sites must block non‑essential cookies until users opt in, provide granular choices (analytics vs. marketing), and avoid dark‑pattern designs that nudge acceptance. Pre‑checked boxes, bundled consent and cookie walls are out; maintaining audit‑ready consent logs is in.

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