Set by the law · GDPR Art. 4(11)
Unambiguous consent
In plain English
Consent must be shown by a statement or a clear positive action, such as ticking a box. Silence, pre-ticked boxes or doing nothing are not consent.
The official text
unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her
Silence, pre-ticked boxes or inactivity should not therefore constitute consent.
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