UK Watchdog Probes Pornhub Age Checks; Google Eyes Canadian User Data

The UK's media regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into Pornhub to determine if the adult entertainment platform's service provider adequately fulfilled its legal obligations to protect children online. This probe comes amid ongoing global concerns about the accessibility of age-inappropriate content and the effectiveness of age verification measures on digital platforms.

In parallel, Google is reportedly using search and YouTube history to infer the ages of Canadian users, potentially leading to requests for identification. This development raises further questions about data privacy and how tech companies are leveraging user information for targeted services and compliance with regulations. These actions highlight a growing trend of increased scrutiny on how technology companies handle user data, particularly concerning minors and personal information.