Ofcom investigates Pornhub over concerns children can still access site
The UK regulator says Pornhub's age-verification system may not meet the 'highly effective' standard required under the Online Safety Act.
Pornhub, one of the world's most visited pornography websites, is being investigated by the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, over concerns that children may still be able to access the site, according to The Guardian.
Ofcom said the platform's age-checking regime may not be "highly effective," a standard required under the UK's Online Safety Act for services that host sexually explicit content. The law requires such platforms to deploy robust measures to prevent users under the age of 18 from accessing the material.
If the investigation finds that Pornhub's safeguards fall short of the legal requirement, the site could face enforcement action, which under the Online Safety Act can include significant fines and other penalties for non-compliance.
The probe adds to wider scrutiny of pornography websites' compliance with the Online Safety Act, which has pushed adult content platforms operating in the UK to introduce stricter age-verification tools, such as facial age estimation and identity checks, over the past year.
The Guardian's report did not specify a timeline for Ofcom's investigation to conclude or detail Pornhub's response to the regulator's concerns.
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- Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by children — The Guardian — World
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