Online forum 4Chan has been fined £20,000 by Ofcom for ignoring requests to share information about the risk of illegal content on its platform, as the watchdog raises pressure on the US firm to meet its online safety rules.

The communication regulator said 4Chan failed to provide a copy of its illegal harms risk assessment or information relating to its qualifying worldwide revenue.

Ofcom said it was therefore imposing a £20,000 penalty on 4Chan for breaching its requirements.

The watchdog will also impose a daily penalty of £100 a day, for either 60 days or until 4Chan provides it with the information it requires.

Suzanne Cater, director of enforcement at Ofcom, said: “Today sends a clear message that any service which flagrantly fails to engage with Ofcom and their duties under the

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