Pornhub investigated over its age checks
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UK regulators are probing Pornhub over potential vulnerabilities in its Apple-backed age verification system.
The UK online safety watchdog has launched an investigation into Pornhub regarding its compliance with mandatory age verification standards. Regulators have expressed specific concerns over the platform's reliance on third-party verification methods provided by Apple for certain users. This inquiry marks a significant escalation in regulatory scrutiny over how major adult websites verify user ages.
- The regulatory inquiry focuses specifically on third-party age verification tools supplied by Apple.
- British online safety regulators initiated the formal investigation due to compliance concerns.
Why it matters
Robust age verification on adult websites is a critical component of modern online safety regulations designed to protect minors from accessing restricted content. Watchdogs are increasingly holding tech platforms and third-party providers accountable for the security and efficacy of these gatekeeping systems.
What outlets agree on
The UK regulatory watchdog is investigating Pornhub over concerns regarding its age verification practices and reliance on third-party systems.
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- The IndependentPornhub investigated by UK watchdog over age checks1w ago · open ↗
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