UK Regulator Fines Reddit £14.47 Million Over Children's Data Privacy Failures

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office fined Reddit £14.47 million (approximately $19.5 million) for failing to protect children's privacy. The regulator found Reddit did not adequately verify users' ages, leading to unauthorized processing of data from children under 13, and delayed a required risk assessment until after January 2025. Reddit introduced age assurance measures in July 2025 but criticized the ICO's expectations, arguing they conflict with user privacy. Reddit plans to appeal the fine amid increasing regulatory focus on children's online safety.