What is Consent-O-Matic?
The app provides an automated solution for managing GDPR consent forms and cookie pop-ups. It analyzes and categorizes the data processing purposes of hundreds of consent pop-ups, allowing users to easily configure their privacy preferences across multiple websites. By handling the consent process programmatically, the app aims to prevent users from being manipulated into unwittingly agreeing to tracking and data collection. Developed by privacy researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark, the app addresses the enforcement challenges faced by GDPR regulators due to limited resources
Highlights
- Automatic handling of GDPR consent forms and cookie pop-ups
- Categorization of data processing purposes from 680 analyzed pop-ups
- User-configurable privacy settings across 5 categories
- Selection of the most privacy-preserving option when categories don't align
- Created by privacy researchers to assist GDPR enforcement efforts
Platforms
- Google Chrome
- Online
- Firefox
Languages
- English
Features
Browser extension
Crowdsourced
Block Trackers
Browser-based
Autofill
No registration required
Privacy focused