Starting July 25, 2023, adult pornography websites in the UK are required to implement stringent age verification checks, including ID submission or facial scans. Several major porn sites, along with various social platforms, have confirmed they will comply to prevent underage access. Ofcom will actively monitor compliance, with potential fines and court orders for non-compliance. According to Oliver Griffiths from Ofcom, protecting children from unsuitable online content is a pressing challenge. Providers have flexibility in selecting age verification methods, which must be highly effective.
From July 25, 2023, all porn sites available in the UK must perform stringent age checks to ensure visitors are aged 18 or over, including ID submission or face scans.
Ofcom has stated that it will actively check compliance starting July 25, with potential investigations into services that do not comply.
Oliver Griffiths, Ofcom's group director of online safety, emphasized that making the online environment safer is a key challenge and important for protecting children.
Ofcom has suggested seven methods for age verification, leaving the decision of which method to use up to the porn providers, but these must be highly effective.
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