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MediaLab.AI, Inc.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

€284,450 Fine
MediaLab.AI, Inc.
UNITED KINGDOM
Minors Controllers Consent Processing Agreement Telecommunications Processing Supervisory Authorities Data Controller
Feb 5, 2026 Source

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The UK DPA has imposed a fine of GBP 247,590 (EUR 284,450) on MediaLab.AI, Inc.The controller of the image-sharing and hosting platform Imgur failed to implement age verification. This resulted in the controller processing children's data without sufficient legal basis, as the consent given was not provided by the children's parents or carers.

Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

Original document at the source ico.org.uk

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