Action may be Required: Responding to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome browser and significant implications for the Learning Hub which integrates with report tools like Google Looker
See also this helpful and related articleWhat are Cookies?
- Cookies Defined: Third-party cookies are often used for session management and user authentication across different domains. Our LMS relies on third-party cookies to maintain user sessions with Google Looker, the phase-out could disrupt this functionality.- Data Tracking and Personalization: Cookies are also used for tracking user interactions and personalizing content. Losing this capability might affect analytics and user experience.
SCORM Content:
Our LMS embeds Google Looker dashboards in reports using iFrames that depend on third-party cookies, this integration might break or require additional configurations. Additionally, some SCORM packages will use third-party cookies to track session data, completion status, and reporting back scores to the LMS as well as optimize iFrames.
Steps to Manage Your Chrome application:
Implement First and Third-Party Cookies:
First-Party Cookies: Transition to using first-party cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting and are not affected by the third-party cookie phase-out.
While the phase-out of third-party cookies presents challenges, it also offers an opportunity to enhance the privacy and security of your LMS. By proactively working with Thought Industries and Google Looker, and by adopting alternative technologies and strategies, you can ensure a smooth transition and continued effective management of your LMS in 2025 and beyond.