Age Verification Cookies Act

Question

I have a website that needs to be done with alcohol, which needs to check the age before allowing them to get to the website. I do this using the HttpModule, which validates the cookie, and if it is not set, I redirect them to the verification page. I check their age and store a cookie containing a boolean to make sure they have been verified or not.

How does this fit into the cookie law since I cannot find such examples?

Do I still have to agree to a cookie or an exception of this kind?

I did a search, I can’t find anything that responds to such things.

thanks

Answer 1

Adapted from this PDF manual linked on this page to UK Information Commissioning ...

There is an exception to the requirement to provide cookie information and consent if the use of a cookie:

(a) for the sole purpose of transmitting a message over an electronic communications network; or

(b) when such storage or access is strictly necessary to provide the services of the information society requested by the subscriber or user.

I think your case falls under (b), but this, of course, is open to interpretation.