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You may be able to use a VPN to bypass age checks, but Ofcom strongly suggests against it. Here's all you need to know.

Actions which could be taken against firms which fail to adhere to the new codes include fines and potentially blocked access in the UK.

Technology platforms operating in the UK now have a legal duty to protect young people from some of the more dangerous forms of online content. This includes pornography, content that encourages, promotes, or provides instructions for violence, promotion of self-harm and eating disorders. Those failing to comply face hefty fines.

As of July 25 2025, people in the UK accessing web services with pornographic content will have to prove they are over 18 years of age. This development has been in the works for a while. It was proposed in 2014 by the video-on-demand regulator, and legislated for introduction in…

People in the UK now face new checks to verify their age when trying to access porn sites

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The UK is about to launch some of the strongest checks on pornography in the world.

From 25 July websites and apps will be required to protect children by filtering out harmful content and verifying ages