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UK's Ofcom Fines 4chan: A Developer's Guide to Online Safety

Ofcom has fined 4chan £450,000 for failing to implement age checks, £50,000 for neglecting risk assessments, and £20,000 for unclear terms of service under the UK's Online Safety Act. This highlights the critical need for online platforms serving UK users to adopt robust age assurance, proactive risk management for illegal content, and transparent policies. The move underscores Ofcom's strong enforcement powers, including potential business disruption measures for non-compliance.