Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies

Alphabet‘s Google said on Tuesday it will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies and will retain the tiny packets of code in its Chrome browser.

Anthony Chavez, vice president of the Google-backed Privacy Sandbox initiative, said in July that Google would introduce a new experience in Chrome to let people make an informed choice that applies across their web browsing.

The announcement comes as Alphabet faces legal pressure, after a US judge recently ruled that Google maintains illegal monopolies in online advertising…