check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Language under Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies will be clarified to better describe the choices users have in managing third-party cookies.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-12-18
updated:
2025-12-18
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may be confused about the new cookie settings, leading to mismanagement of their privacy preferences.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/business/enterprise, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-edge-gets-new-privacy-features/
Increased Support Requests
Unclear cookie settings may result in a spike in support requests from users needing help with the new settings, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-gets-new-privacy-features, https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/06/15/microsoft-edge-privacy-settings-what-you-need-to-know/
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explanation for non-techies**
When you browse the internet, websites often store small pieces of data on your device called cookies. These cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. However, not all cookies are created equal. Some are first-party cookies, which come directly from the website you're visiting, while others are third-party cookies, which come from other websites that have content on the page you're viewing, like ads or social media buttons.
Think of first-party cookies like the name tag you get at a conference. It helps the host remember who you are and what you like, making your experience smoother. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are like someone at the conference handing you a flyer for an event you're not attending. They might be useful, but they’re not directly related to the main event.
Microsoft Edge is working on making it easier for users to understand and manage these third-party cookies. In the settings under Privacy, search, and services, the language used to describe your options for handling third-party cookies will be clearer. This change is like updating the signs at a conference to better guide you to the sessions you’re interested in, making it easier to navigate and decide where you want to go.
By clarifying these settings, Microsoft Edge aims to give users more control over their online privacy. Just as you might choose which sessions to attend at a conference based on clear descriptions, you can now make more informed decisions about which cookies to allow or block, enhancing your overall browsing experience.
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