Imgur Pulls Out Of UK After Regulator Warns Of Fines

Imgur Pulls Out Of UK After Regulator Warns Of Fines

Imgur pulls out of UK after data regulator warns of fines, shocking users across the country. The popular image-sharing site has officially blocked access in the United Kingdom after facing pressure from the country’s privacy watchdog. Image Credits:Imgur Why Imgur Shut Down In The UK Reports from users on social media show that attempts to access Imgur in the UK now display an error message: “Content not available in your region.” This drastic step came after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched an investigation into social media platforms, including Imgur, over their handling of children’s data and privacy protections. The Regulator’s Warning And Provisional Findings In March, the ICO began looking into how platforms collect and use children’s data. Earlier this month, the regulator informed Imgur’s parent company, MediaLab AI, of provisional findings that could lead to significant fines. The ICO stressed that Imgur’s decision to withdraw was a “commercial decision taken by…