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CNIL releases recommendations on multi-device consent for cookies and trackers - Lewis Silkin LLP
CNIL (France)
January 22, 2026
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CNIL releases recommendations on multi-device consent for cookies and trackers The French data protection authority CNIL has issued new recommendations addressing consent management for cookies and trackers across multiple devices. These guidelines clarify how organizations must obtain and manage user consent when tracking activities span smartphones, tablets, computers, and other connected devices. The recommendations emphasize the need for transparent consent mechanisms that account for the complexity of multi-device environments while complying with GDPR and French data protection regulations. Organizations must ensure consent is properly documented and can be withdrawn across all devices where tracking occurs.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt CNIL provides guidance on obtaining valid consent for cookies and trackers in multi-device scenarios
- arrow_right_alt Organizations must implement transparent consent mechanisms that work across smartphones, tablets, and computers
- arrow_right_alt Consent management systems must allow users to withdraw permissions across all connected devices simultaneously
- arrow_right_alt Compliance with GDPR and French data protection law is required for cross-device tracking activities