4chan says it will not pay UK fines under Online Safety Act, citing US jurisdiction
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Summary
4chan has stated it will refuse to pay daily fines imposed by UK regulators under the Online Safety Act, arguing that UK laws should not apply to a US-based business. The case highlights growing tensions between US tech firms and UK/EU regulatory frameworks, with American politicians—particularly from the Trump administration—pushing back against what they see as regulatory overreach that impacts free speech. The article also references a separate dispute where the UK reportedly withdrew a demand for an Apple data protection "backdoor" after US officials intervened.
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· 3 pulled4chan will refuse to pay daily UK fines, its lawyer tells BBC
Some American politicians - particularly the Trump administration, its allies and officials - have pushed back against what they regard as overreach in the regulation of US tech firms by the UK and EU
A perceived impact of the Online Safety Act on free speech has been a particular concern, but other laws have also been the source of disagreement
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