( February 5, 2026, 12:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Imgur, an image-sharing platform often used to host images posted on Reddit, has been fined almost £250,000 by the UK regulator, after its parent company was found to have failed to protect children’s data. The Information Commissioner’s Office said Thursday that MediaLab had failed to carry out age checks, unlawfully processed data from users under 13 without parental consent, and exposed children to harmful content.Statement follows....
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