Imgur blocks UK users following ICO investigation
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Imgur has blocked access for users in the United Kingdom due to a potential fine from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO is investigating Imgur's compliance with the Online Safety Act (OSA) regarding children's data protection and age verification. Users in the UK can no longer log in, view content, or upload images. The geoblock affects embedded content on third-party sites. The ICO issued a notice of intent to impose a monetary penalty on MediaLab, Imgur's parent company, on September 10, 2025. Imgur's geoblocking does not exempt it from potential fines. Users can bypass the block using a VPN, but this may affect internet performance.
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01.10.2025 00:24 1 articles · 3h ago
Imgur blocks UK users following ICO investigation
On September 30, 2025, Imgur blocked access for users in the United Kingdom due to a potential fine from the ICO. The ICO had been investigating Imgur's compliance with the Online Safety Act (OSA) since March 2025. The geoblock affects all Imgur services and embedded content on third-party sites. Users can bypass the block using a VPN, but this may affect internet performance.
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- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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The ICO began investigating Imgur in March 2025 for compliance with the Online Safety Act (OSA).
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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The ICO issued a notice of intent to impose a monetary penalty on MediaLab on September 10, 2025.
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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Imgur blocked access for UK users starting September 30, 2025.
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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UK users can no longer log in, view content, or upload images on Imgur.
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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The geoblock affects embedded Imgur content on third-party sites.
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24
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Users can bypass the geoblock using a VPN, but this may impact internet performance.
First reported: 01.10.2025 00:241 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.10.2025 00:24