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ICO notice of intent to fine MediaLab over Imgur age-assurance case

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The ICO issued a notice of intent to fine MediaLab, escalating a UK privacy case tied to Imgur and children's data protection. The move targets alleged failures in age-assurance and safeguarding under the Online Safety Act. In response, Imgur blocked access from the United Kingdom, cutting off login, viewing, and uploads for UK users.

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  1. 01.10.2025 00:24 2 articles · 7mo ago

    ICO issues notice of intent to fine MediaLab

    Legal Policy Action Update

    The Information Commissioner's Office reached provisional findings and issued a notice of intent to impose a monetary penalty on MediaLab over concerns that Imgur-related services were not appropriately protecting children's data and assessing the age of UK users under the Online Safety Act.

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  2. 01.10.2025 00:24 1 articles · 7mo ago

    Imgur blocks United Kingdom access

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    Imgur disabled access from the United Kingdom, preventing UK users from logging in, viewing content, or uploading images, and causing embedded Imgur content on third-party sites to stop displaying for UK users.

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