Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners

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A study shows that nearly 86% of licensed gambling websites in the UK start collecting tracking data before obtaining user consent. Online gamblers and casinos are accused of widespread violations of information privacy, including “data monitoring” of customers. Such behavior is suspected of violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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T The Guardian Tech en 2026-09-06 15:00

A study indicates that nearly 86% of licensed gambling websites in the UK collect tracking data before obtaining user consent, which violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Online gamblers and casinos are accused of widespread violations of information privacy, including “data monitoring” of customers.