UK fines Reddit for not checking user ages aggressively enough
7 hours ago
- #Regulation
- #Privacy
- UK regulator fined Reddit £14.5 million for failing to verify users' ages.
- ICO accused Reddit of illegally processing children's personal data due to lack of age checks.
- Reddit's pre-July 2025 system lacked robust age verification, exposing children to harmful content.
- Reddit plans to appeal the fine, criticizing ICO's demand for more private data collection.
- Reddit emphasizes its commitment to user privacy, allowing anonymous browsing and minimal data collection.