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UK media regulator investigates Pornhub over age checks
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub's owner Aylo over potential insufficient age verification measures, weighing penalties of up to £18 million for non-compliance with the Online Safety Act.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer Apps, and 3 sources have reported it between 23 Sep 2026 and 24 Sep 2026.
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You must treat online age checks as non-negotiable or face heavy fines. This scrutiny of Pornhub's age-verification shows no leniency for shortcuts and opens doors for compliant competitors.
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3 sources · first reported 23 Sep 2026 · latest 24 Sep 2026
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