UK Watchdog Probes Pornhub for Potential Child Access Violations

The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into Pornhub, citing concerns that the popular pornography website may still be accessible to children. Ofcom is examining whether the site's current age-verification measures are sufficiently "highly effective," as mandated by the UK's Online Safety Act.

The investigation focuses on whether Pornhub is in compliance with regulations designed to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit material. The Online Safety Act places a significant onus on platforms to implement robust systems to safeguard children, and Ofcom's scrutiny suggests potential shortcomings in Pornhub's existing protocols.