Reddit, Inc. – €16,610,000 Fine (United Kingdom, 2026)
Reddit faced another fine for not having a way for users to reject cookies before they were placed on their devices. This matters because it emphasizes the importance of user consent in online privacy. Companies must give users clear options regarding their data.
What happened
Reddit failed to provide a reject button for cookie consent and placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining consent.
Who was affected
All users of Reddit, especially minors, were affected by this lack of consent options.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office ruled that Reddit did not comply with UK data protection rules regarding cookie consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for online businesses to ensure they have clear and effective cookie consent procedures. Companies must prioritize user choice to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Reddit failed to implement an adequate cookie consent procedure, lacking a reject button and placing cookies before obtaining consent, particularly affecting minors.
Violations (2)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Reddit, Inc. in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
23 February 2026
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€16,610,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3074
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Reddit, Inc. - United Kingdom (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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