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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anna Wise

Porn company fined £1 million for age verification failures

Ofcom has issued a £1 million fine to AVS Group Ltd, a pornography company operating 18 adult websites, for inadequate age verification measures.

An additional £50,000 penalty was levied against the firm for failing to respond to information requests.

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