CyberSound

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Tracking Cookies Explained: Are Cookie Banners Really Required?
Episode 152
Tuesday, 11 August, 2026

Send us Fan Mail If cookie banners aren't actually required by law in the US, then why is every website showing you one?In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl is joined by Alex Cox, privacy attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke, to explain how tracking cookies, website privacy laws, and consumer data regulations are changing across the United States. They discuss Connecticut's updated privacy law, California's CCPA, Europe's GDPR, Global Privacy Control (GPC), CIPA wiretapping lawsuits, biometric and sensitive personal data, and why many businesses misunderstand cookie consent requirements. Jason and Alex also explain what a properly implemented cookie banner should do, why simply displaying a banner isn't enough, and how organizations can reduce legal risk while building trust with website visitors. ______________Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights bysubscribing to our channel and visiting our blog at https://www.vancord.com/💻.Stay Connected with us 🤳LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vancordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancordCSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancordsecurity/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VancordSecurity