RTM – Court Ruling (United Kingdom, 2026)

Court Ruling
DPA EWHC21 April 2026United Kingdom
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ePrivacy
Court Ruling

A UK court ruled that RTM's cookie banner misled users about their consent options. The banner did not allow users to reject cookies easily, which is a requirement under data protection rules. This ruling emphasizes the need for clear and honest communication about cookie usage on websites.

What happened

RTM's cookie banner implied consent without providing a clear option to reject cookies.

Who was affected

Website visitors who encountered RTM's cookie banner were affected by the misleading information.

What the authority found

The court decided that RTM violated GDPR by not providing a reject option and offering unclear cookie information, which misled users about their consent.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of transparent cookie consent practices. Website operators should ensure their cookie banners are clear and provide easy options for users to manage their preferences.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 7(1) GDPR
Art. 7(4) GDPR
Art. 82(GDPR)
Art. 4(11) GDPR
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Art. 4(11) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 7(1) GDPR
Art. 7(4) GDPR
Art. 82(GDPR)
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive

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National Law Articles

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Schedule 2 para 1 DPA 1998
Schedule 2 para 6(1) DPA 1998
Article 6 PECR
Article 22 PECR
Article 30 PECR
Decision AuthorityEWCA
Reviewed AuthorityEWHC (KB) (United Kingdom)
Source verified 21 May 2026
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national law identified
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United Kingdom enforcementDPA EWHC actionsAll RTM actions
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The cookie banner implied consent by use without a reject option and provided unclear information about cookies.

Outcome

Court Ruling

A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.

Violations (4)

No Reject Button
critical

Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.

Art. 7 GDPR

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Cases (0)

No other cases found for RTM in UK

This is the only recorded case for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Similar Cases

Enforcement actions with similar violations

Minister for Legal Protection

2022 · DPA RbOverijssel

Details

Ruling Date

21 April 2026

Authority

DPA EWHC

Sources

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