What should I do about all the GDPR pop-ups on websites?

Barbara is constantly being interrupted by pop-ups about the new GDPR. Is there anything she can do?

Because of GDPR, it feels as though my internet access - my access to information - is now more restricted. I am constantly being interrupted by pop-ups that want me to agree to the website's privacy policy, use of my data and so on, in order to "personalise my experience". After recent revelations about unauthorised use of personal data, I'm wary of agreeing without checking what their proposals are, but I often just close the page because there are too many options and it's too much of a bother. Am I being too paranoid? Barbara

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) only came into force on 25 May and it will take a while for some websites to adapt. Breaking the rules can result in fines of up to a20m, so at this point, information providers are probably more paranoid than you are.