Research from Ofcom revealed that 8% of children aged 8 to 14 in the UK have viewed online pornography, with the highest rates seen in boys aged 13-14. As adult content providers prepare for stricter age checks mandated by the Online Safety Act, which comes into effect on 25 July, major sites like Pornhub and YouPorn are taking measures to comply. Ofcom's strategies include advanced age verification technologies to protect children while safeguarding privacy for adults. The initiative aims to ensure children aren't just a click away from inappropriate content.
Ofcom reported that 8% of children aged 8-14 had visited online pornography sites, with a significant increase among boys aged 13-14.
Oliver Griffiths from Ofcom stated, 'children have been only a click away from pornography for too long,' emphasizing the need for change in age verification.
Major providers like Pornhub and YouPorn are adopting stricter age checks to comply with the Online Safety Act, aiming to prevent under-18 access.
Ofcom outlined various age assurance methods, including facial age estimation and digital ID wallets, indicating that simple box-ticking will no longer suffice.
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