In Pennsylvania and nationwide, courts have seen a spike in class action litigation surrounding the use of website cookies and whether such use in the context of consumers visiting websites violates federal and state wiretapping and electronic storage control acts (collectively, WESCA). Is this the "junk fax" claim for the internet? Maybe. Like the junk fax claims, WESCA litigation presents real liability for companies that host websites. Unlike the junk fax claims, there are some simple and straightforward proactive measures companies can undertake to minimize the threat of this potential liability. If your company has a website that uses cookies to share data with third parties, such as marketing or analytical firms, this article discusses the three things you should know.