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UK data watchdog fines Reddit £14.47M for letting kids slip past the gate - theregister.com
ICO (UK)
February 24, 2026
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UK ICO fines Reddit £14.47M for inadequate age verification and child data protection failures The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a significant £14.47 million fine to Reddit for failing to implement adequate age verification mechanisms and protect children's data. The enforcement action highlights regulatory concerns about social media platforms' compliance with data protection laws, particularly regarding minors' access to age-restricted content and services. This penalty reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of how tech companies handle child safety and data privacy obligations under UK and international frameworks.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt Reddit received a £14.47M fine from the UK ICO for inadequate age verification controls allowing minors to access restricted content
- arrow_right_alt The enforcement action underscores regulatory focus on child data protection and platform accountability under data protection laws
- arrow_right_alt Social media platforms face increasing pressure to implement robust age-gating and verification mechanisms to comply with regulatory requirements