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Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by children

UK · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

Ofcom investigates Pornhub for inadequate age-verification under the Online Safety Act.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerOfcom investigates Pornhub for potentially inadequate age-verification under the Online Safety Act, increasing regulatory scrutiny.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onPornhub faces risk of penalties, mandated compliance upgrades, or UK access restrictions, raising operational and compliance costs for itself and similar platforms.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK digital SMEs relying on adult-content platforms may see channel disruption or higher compliance costs, impacting sales and marketing reach.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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