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Reddit Faces £14 Million Fine for Child Privacy Violations

2/24/2026

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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office fined Reddit over £14 million for failing to protect children's privacy, the largest such fine, according to Information Commissioner John Edwards.
The ICO's investigation found Reddit did not verify users' ages or implement age assurance, risking children under 13.
Reddit failed to conduct a data protection impact assessment before January 2025.
Reddit plans to appeal the decision.

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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office fined Reddit over £14 million for failing to protect children's privacy, the largest such fine, according to Information Commissioner John Edwards.
The ICO's investigation found Reddit did not verify users' ages or implement age assurance, risking children under 13.
Reddit failed to conduct a data protection impact assessment before January 2025.
Reddit plans to appeal the decision.