Cookies in 2025: What Changes and What To Do Now

Live on Microsoft Teams • Free to join • Open to all

This session takes place on Friday 3rd of October, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm UK time. 

What we will cover

• Cookies 101, what cookies are, key types, first party, third party, strictly necessary, functionality, performance, tracking, and how they are used.
• Hot topics, Google Topics API, cookie-less advertising, fingerprinting, consent or pay models, and what they mean for users and businesses.
• Rules that matter, PECR and GDPR basics, what lawful consent looks like, and why compliance is essential for trust and risk reduction.
• 2025 UK reforms, exemptions for low risk cookies, expected ICO approach, new fine levels, and the current consultation.
• UK vs EU approaches, practical differences to watch, and risks in cross border activity.
• Action list, what to do now, consent tools, UX patterns, policy updates, and record keeping.

Format

A concise 30 minute news and insight segment, followed by practical guidance and Q&A.

Hosts and guests

• Catarina Santos, Host
• Oluwagbenga Onojobi (Gbenga), Data Protection Consultant
• Holly Miller, Data Protection Support Executive

What you will take away

• A clear view of the 2025 UK cookie changes, what is in scope, and what is exempt.
• Steps to tighten your consent approach without killing conversions.
• Practical tips to handle cross border websites and apps that touch the EU.

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