Regulator Investigates Pornhub Over Age Verification Checks

A regulator has opened an investigation into Pornhub over the way the platform verifies the age of some of its users, according to a report from the BBC.

The inquiry centers on the site's reliance on third-party age verification checks provided by Apple for certain users, with the regulator expressing concerns about whether this approach adequately ensures that minors cannot access the platform.

Scrutiny of age-check methods

Age verification for adult content platforms has become an area of increasing regulatory attention, as authorities seek to ensure that companies operating such sites take effective steps to prevent access by underage users.

The specific concerns raised in this case relate to how Apple's third-party verification system is being used and whether it meets the standards expected under current rules governing access to adult content.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details about its scope and potential outcomes are expected to be released as it progresses.