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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Information Commissioner (ICO)
- Date: 2026-02-05
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-3030
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/52384
- Topics: Minors, Controllers, Consent, Processing Agreement, Telecommunications, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller, Law Enforcement

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Unknown
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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