This is the result of cross domain tracking by advertising networks -- consumers see this targeting as offensive behavior.

This EU Directive is not in effect yet in Holland -- it is in the UK.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...s-2st-5lb.html

I have spent the past few weeks in preparation for this change -- very sketchy information out there on the Dutch law that is not in effect yet.

It will be interesting to see if the EU type cookie regulations will be adopted in some form by other Western governments.