Britain's media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo to determine compliance with Online Safety Act requirements designed to prevent minors from accessing adult content.
The investigation centers on whether Aylo has implemented adequate age verification and protection measures as mandated by the Online Safety Act (OSA). Ofcom is examining if the platform has taken sufficient steps to restrict under-18s from accessing pornographic material.
Under OSA provisions, adult content platforms operating in the UK must implement robust age assurance systems and other safeguards to protect children. The regulatory action reflects ongoing scrutiny of major adult websites and their compliance obligations.
Ofcom's investigation follows broader efforts by UK regulators to enforce age verification standards across digital platforms. The regulator has authority to issue enforcement notices and fines for non-compliance with OSA requirements.
Aylo, which operates Pornhub and other adult platforms, will be required to demonstrate its compliance measures during the investigation. The outcome could set precedent for how UK authorities enforce age protection standards across the adult content industry.
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