JUST IN – UK fines Reddit £14M for “failing to keep children safe,” including not checking the age of users accessing its platform — Sky
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Reddit has been fined more than £14m by the Information Commissioner’s Office for failing to keep children safe.
It is the largest fine ever handed out by the information watchdog over children’s privacy issues.
An investigation by the data protection watchdog found the US company used children’s information unlawfully.
A statement from the ICO said Reddit’s failings included not checking the age of users accessing its platform, putting youngsters at risk.