Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by children

A major global pornography platform is under scrutiny by the UK’s communications regulator after failing to meet legal standards for preventing underage access. Ofcom has raised concerns that the site’s age-verification system may not be sufficiently robust, potentially violating the Online Safety Act’s strict requirements. The watchdog’s investigation follows reports that children could still access explicit content despite safeguards. The case highlights growing pressure on adult websites to enforce stricter protections under new digital safety laws.

Ofcom says site’s age-checking regime may not be ‘highly effective’, as required by the Online Safety ActOne of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being investigated by the UK’s communications watchdog over concerns it can still be accessed by children.Pornhub’s age checking regime may not be “highly effective”, according to Ofcom, and could be in breach of online safety laws requiring strict measures to prevent under-18s from accessing sexually explicit content. Continue reading...