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Ofcom launches investigation into Pornhub over its age checks

Published

23 September 2026

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regulatory

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Consumer

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ofcom has opened an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo to assess if its new age verification methods effectively prevent children in the UK from accessing adult content, amid concerns the system may lack sufficient due diligence and robustness under the UK's Online Safety Act.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 4 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter regulatory scrutiny on age checks if you operate adult content services in the UK. Test your verification systems now or risk hefty fines and market access barriers.

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4 sources · 23 Sep 2026

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