Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Britain Slaps First Penalty Under Online Safety Act, Fines 4chan £20,000
By Isha
Britain has issued its first fine under the new Online Safety Act, penalizing U.S.-based forum 4chan £20,000 for failing to provide required risk assessments concerning illegal content on its platform. Ofcom warned that fines will increase daily if the site remains noncompliant. The enforcement action has triggered criticism from U.S. platforms citing free speech and jurisdictional concerns.
Read full story at Economic Times