"The image-sharing site Imgur has shut off access to UK users after the country's data watchdog warned the platform of a fine, as reported earlier by the BBC. In a post on Imgur's help page, Imgur confirms that users in the UK can no longer log in, view content, or upload images starting September 30th, 2025. Now, when UK-based users try to access Imgur's website, it displays a message reading "Content not available in your region.""
"Though Imgur doesn't cite a reason for the change, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) says it recently warned Imgur's parent company, MediaLab, of plans to impose a fine as part of an investigation into its use of children's data and age verification measures. The UK first started the investigation into Imgur, TikTok, and Reddit's compliance with its online safety laws in March."
"The ICO doesn't specify what Imgur's proposed fine is for, but notes that its findings are "provisional" and that it will "carefully consider any representations from MediaLab" before deciding whether to impose a fine. 'Imgur's decision to restrict access in the UK is a commercial decision taken by the company,' the ICO writes."
Imgur has blocked login, viewing, and image uploads for UK users from September 30, 2025, and displays 'Content not available in your region.' The platform also blocks UK users from seeing Imgur content embedded on third-party sites like Reddit. Imgur did not state a reason for the restriction. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office warned Imgur's parent company, MediaLab, it plans to impose a fine as part of an investigation into the handling of children's data and age verification measures. The UK began investigations into Imgur, TikTok, and Reddit's compliance with online safety laws in March. The ICO says findings are provisional and that the probe is ongoing.
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