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Probably the same way most laws end up. We see the unintended consequences, then revise the law to counter the consequences. Thus the cat/mouse game continues.

An idea could be that the tracking has to be opt-in AND the webpage cannot stop critical use of the page as part of the opt-in process.

Then another round of consequences.. rinse repeat...



> An idea could be that the tracking has to be opt-in

Why would anyone opt-in? Tracking provides zero benefits to the site visitor.


Why does there need a reason for them to opt-in? Maybe they just don't. That's okay. Like you say, zero direct benefits.




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