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4chan ridicules Ofcom again as watchdog chases unpaid £520k fine
Key takeaway
Ofcom renews demand for £520k fine against 4chan under Online Safety Act.
- Step 11st-order: Ofcom fines 4chan £520k under Online Safety Act; 4chan refuses to pay.
- Step 22nd-order: Ofcom escalates enforcement, potentially to court; 4chan's defiance may encourage other platforms to resist.
- Step 33rd-order: UK regulatory framework's deterrent effect weakens if fine uncollected, increasing compliance costs for all digital platforms.
Source: City A.M.
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