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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Ofcom launches investigation into 34 porn websites over new age checks

Ofcom has launched investigations into the compliance of four companies – which collectively run 34 pornography sites – with new age-check requirements under the UK’s Online Safety Act, the regulator said.

The regulator will examine whether websites run by 8579 LLC, AVS Group Ltd, Kick Online Entertainment S.A. and Trendio Ltd have done enough to protect children from watching inappropriate content.

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