US EditionImgur Exits the UK as Parent Company Faces Fine
Imgur blocked UK users after the Information Commissioner's Office notified its parent of an intended fine over children’s data privacy, with 195 million visits recorded in August.
- Imgur blocked access to its site for users in the United Kingdom starting September 30, 2025.
- The restriction followed a notice of intent to fine Imgur's parent company, MediaLab AI, issued by the UK's data watchdog, the ICO, after an investigation into children’s data protection compliance.
- The ICO launched its investigation in March 2025 assessing age assurance and usage of children's personal data under the Online Safety Act, reaching provisional findings by September 10, 2025.
- The ICO emphasized that leaving the UK does not exempt an organization from accountability for any previous breaches of data protection regulations, and it will review MediaLab’s submissions before making a final determination.
- This move halted UK user access to Imgur content, with the only workaround being VPN use, while other MediaLab services remain available and the fine process continues.
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