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UK Fines 4chan £450,000 for Age Verification Failures
First article: 19 mar. 2026, 12:41
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Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 12:41
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The fine highlights the ongoing scrutiny of online platforms and their responsibility to protect children from harmful content. The UK's decision to penalize 4chan underscores the increasing pressure on social media and online forums to comply with age verification regulations. The penalty is £450,000.Articles about this topic
4chan hit with £450,000 UK fine over age checks
4chan has until 2 April to implement age assurance, carry out a “suitable and sufficient” illegal harms risk assessment, and rewrite its terms of service or face a daily penalty of £200.
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