Samtykkelogger

Samtykkelogger is a software component that records and stores evidence of user consent for data processing, such as cookies, on websites and apps. The primary purpose is to provide traceable evidence of consent to regulators and internal audits, and to support user rights such as withdrawal of consent. It is typically deployed as part of a broader consent management approach rather than as a standalone tool.

What it logs and why: a samtykkelogger may record the timestamp of consent, the user or device identifier used during the session, the set of purposes or data categories the user has allowed, the consent status (given, denied, or withdrawn), and the version of the consent banner or policy in effect. Additional metadata such as locale or browser information may be captured to help validate the context of the choice. To protect privacy, identifiers are commonly pseudonymous rather than directly identifying individuals, and retention periods are minimized.

How it works: samtykkelogger is usually integrated with a consent management platform (CMP) or a banner mechanism. When a user makes or withdraws a choice, the system records a corresponding event in the log and enforces the resulting consent state for cookies and trackers on the site. Logs are typically protected against tampering and access-controlled, and organizations may export logs for audits and regulatory reviews.

Legal and operational considerations: privacy regulations require that consent is informed, freely given, specific, and revocable. Logs provide evidence of compliance but must adhere to data minimization, data integrity, and access controls. Cross-border data transfers and retention policies should align with applicable laws and organizational risk management.

Relation to CMPs: a samtykkelogger complements consent management platforms by providing verifiable records of consent decisions, rather than replacing user-facing consent interfaces or policy communications.