Dude. It's a legal requirement for EU and UK companies. Frankly he's being more responsible than half the stuff that's posted around...
Not collecting cookies is the easiest way to comply with the law.
And the easiest way to avoid the liability that comes with collecting cookies.
It's a time sink that is easier to do than the actual work. PG called it "playing house." http://www.paulgraham.com/before.html