Is Cookie Consent About to Change?

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission will introduce the Digital Omnibus Package, a legislative initiative aimed to streamlining compliance across the EU’s digital framework. This package will have significant implications for businesses operating in technology and data-driven sectors.

Key Highlights:

• EU AI Act Amendments: The Commission is expected to propose extended implementation timelines and a potential grace period before penalties. These changes seek to maintain the Act’s risk-based approach while providing businesses with greater legal certainty.

• Data & Privacy Reforms: Proposed adjustments to GDPR and ePrivacy rules could allow broader use of personal data for AI training under “legitimate interest” and shift cookie consent management to browser settings.

• Simplification Measures: Harmonisation reporting obligations and clearer rules to reduce administrative burdens and enhance competitiveness.

If adopted, these changes could directly impact the cookie consent experience in our browsers, shifting control to browser-level signals and reducing the need for intrusive banners. Stay tuned for more updates as details emerge.

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