AUSTRALIA PROBES VPN LOOPHOLES IN ADULT SITE AGE CHECKS
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Australia's eSafety watchdog will investigate whether major adult websites are allowing users to bypass age verification requirements using virtual private networks (VPNs). The probe follows new regulations introduced in March requiring age checks on adult content.
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