The European Commission has initiated an investigation into four adult content websites—Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos—over their alleged failure to enforce effective age verification measures for underage users. This action is part of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to mitigate online harms, particularly those affecting minors, such as exposure to adult content. The platforms currently rely on ineffective one-click self-declarations for age verification. If the investigation finds them non-compliant, they could face significant fines that reach as much as 6% of their annual turnover.
The investigation into four pornographic websites, including Pornhub and XNXX, focuses on their inadequate age verification measures to protect minors online.
The EU's Digital Services Act mandates strict age verification for adult content to safeguard minors and prevent mental health risks associated with exposure to such material.
EU officials emphasize the investigation as a critical step in demonstrating their commitment to protecting children from accessing inappropriate online content.
Platforms under scrutiny may face fines up to 6% of global annual turnover if they fail to implement adequate measures as per DSA regulations.
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