TALLINN — In a bold move to ensure GDPR compliance, the Estonian government has announced that all citizen consent for cookie usage must now be obtained in person.
The new directive states that every resident will be visited by government representatives who will request explicit permission to collect cookie data during an obligatory cup of kohv and a slice of leib.
”It’s all about directness,” said Minister of Digital Affairs Juri, who noted that Estonians are more receptive to sharing their cookie preferences face-to-face rather than via intrusive pop-ups.
Officials estimate that the process, which includes mandatory explanations of the types of cookies being used, could take up to 30 years due to the country’s scattered population and each household’s unwillingness to part with their beloved privacy.
While some have raised concerns about the practicality of such an approach, Juri has assured citizens that the government has invested in an excellent supply of sugar and cream for coffee, which will help ease the awkwardness inherent in discussing cookie preferences in person.
At press time, the first volunteer in the cookie consent program accidentally agreed to let the neighbor’s cat track his online shopping habits instead.