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However, when it comes to the use of analytics technologies such as Google Analytics, the compliance requirements are less clear given the added applicability of the EU “Cookies Directive” (formally, the EU Directive 2002/58/EC) which regulates the use of cookies alongside GDPR-imposed consent requirements. Although implementation of the Cookies Directive varies from country to country in the EU, a decision issued by one national authority can be suggestive of future action. Last year, France’s data protection authority, the French Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), issued an important interpretation of the Cookies Directive as it relates to the use of Google Analytics on a website accessible by EU/EEA residents. 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If you asked the same businesses what they have done to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive of 2002 (also known as the “Cookies” Directive)[[1]](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/website-cookies#_ftn1), which regulates the use of cookies and other tracking technologies, many would need to admit they have not done anything.  [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/cookies-and-the-eu-user) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Blog%20%7C%20Outside%20GC%20%7C%20website%20cookies) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fwebsite-cookies%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. 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