Reddit fined more than £14m over children's privacy failures
undefined 24, 2026
Reddit has been fined over £14m by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for failing to protect children’s data. The ICO found Reddit didn’t verify users’ ages or assess risks, exposing children under 13 to unlawful data use. UK authorities stress online platforms must implement effective age checks. Reddit says it will appeal, arguing additional data collection conflicts with its privacy commitment.
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