Fri, 09 May 2025

Fri, 09 May 2025 Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

* Ofcom has launched investigations into two pornographic websites, Itai Tech Ltd and Score Internet Group LLC, due to concerns they may be violating child safety rules.
* Both companies failed to provide information on how they prevent children from accessing their platforms despite requirements to implement "robust" age-checking techniques by July under the Online Safety Act.
* Firms found in breach of the Act face significant fines.
* Many adult websites have complied with the regulations and provided details of age assurance methods, while some have blocked UK users entirely to prevent children's access.
* The two companies being investigated did not respond to Ofcom's request for information or provide plans to introduce age checks.
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