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Ofcom investigates Pornhub age verification system
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- Ofcom launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over whether age checks effectively prevent children from accessing adult content.
- Pornhub implemented a new age verification process relying on Apple as a third party for some users.
- Ofcom expressed concerns that Aylo may not have conducted sufficient testing before implementing the age verification process.
- The UK's Online Safety Act requires pornographic sites to use highly effective age assurance to ensure users are over 18.
- Ofcom will examine how Aylo implements age verification and whether it conducted necessary due diligence beforehand.
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