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Reddit Hit With $20 Million UK Data Privacy Fine Over Child Safety Failings

Feeds.Feedburner •Associated Press • February 25, 2026

Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information.

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UK Fines Reddit £14.47M for Unlawful Use of Children's Data The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Reddit £14.47 million ($19.5 million) for unlawfully processing the personal data of children under 13. The ICO found that Reddit failed to implement adequate age verification measures and did not conduct a data protection impact assessment prior to January 2025, exposing minors to potential risks on the platform. 6 sources 27

Reddit Hit With $20 Million UK Data Privacy Fine Over Child Safety Failings

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