There was a change in the UK version of the law just before it came into effect:
Cookies law changed at 11th hour to introduce 'implied consent' | Technology | guardian.co.uk
From what I understand, if you have a privacy policy and have T&C's that people agree to on registration to your site then all should be well.
Accy Web is hosted out of EU I believe and Roy doesn't live in the UK so he's fine
