Tag: gdpr

The implementation of GDPR consent across the industry is flawed and confusing. Many consent mechanisms offer choices that seem meaningless, as users often can't discern the actual impact of their selection. For example, the difference between accepting all cookies and using only necessary cookies is often unclear, both in terms of functionality and verifiability.

I recently noticed Twitter has adopted the Well-Known URL for Changing Passwords, which is a simple yet effective way to improve user experience. This spec allows browsers to offer a UI for quick password resets without navigating complex site structures, simply by checking a well-known URL. This sparked an idea: could we expand this concept to other common user actions? Imagine well-known locations for managing GDPR consent, browser permissions, account details, or mailing list subscriptions. It's a powerful concept that could simplify many online interactions, and I've even raised an issue with Chrome to explore implementation.