Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by children
Summary
The UK communication regulator Ofcom is investigating the porn website Pornhub because its age-checking system might not stop children from accessing adult content. Ofcom is concerned that Pornhub’s method of verifying age using Apple’s system might not be strong enough to meet UK safety laws.Key Facts
- Ofcom is investigating Pornhub’s age verification for possibly letting children view pornography.
- Pornhub uses Apple’s age verification on devices to check if users are 18 or older.
- Pornhub blocked new UK users but later allowed those verified by Apple to access the site again.
- Ofcom says it’s Pornhub’s responsibility to make sure age checks work well at any stage.
- Some checks by Ofcom found that children might still access Pornhub through its system.
- If Pornhub is found to have broken the law, it could face fines up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue.
- Experts say effective and private age verification methods have existed for years but may not be a top priority for companies.
- Ofcom reported progress on age checks across tech platforms but says more work is needed, especially before new social media rules start next year.
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