RTM – Court Ruling (United Kingdom, 2026)
A UK court ruled that a cookie banner used by RTM did not properly inform users about consent. This matters because it shows that companies must clearly communicate how they use cookies and allow users to opt out.
What happened
RTM's cookie banner implied consent and lacked a reject button, placing cookies before getting explicit user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who encountered RTM's misleading cookie banner.
What the authority found
The court found that RTM's cookie practices violated GDPR requirements for obtaining user consent.
Why this matters
This decision underscores the need for clear and user-friendly cookie consent mechanisms, pushing companies to improve their transparency.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The cookie banner implied consent by use, lacked a reject button, and cookies were placed before obtaining explicit consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (3)
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
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.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. RTM - United Kingdom (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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