What does GDPR cookie consent actually require?

Block non-essential scripts pre-opt-in, granular choices, equal accept/decline, revoke anytime, store proof.

How to make cookie banner GDPR compliant for SPAs?

Intercept History API, re-check consent on routes; tools like Consentify do it native.

Does Google Tag Manager block cookies for GDPR?

No — needs consent wrapper pre-container load.

GDPR Cookie Consent: The Script-Blocking Trap 90% of Devs Miss

France's CNIL issued over €150 million in GDPR fines last year — mostly for cookie consent fails that let trackers fire before users clicked. Your banner? Probably not compliant.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Code snippet showing GDPR-compliant cookie consent script blocker in browser console

⚡ Key Takeaways

Block scripts before they fire — banners alone fail compliance. 𝕏
Store timestamped consent records; regulators demand proof. 𝕏
SPAs need route-change hooks; equal UI for accept/decline. 𝕏

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