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What enforcement actions will Ofcom take by end of 2025?
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Fines issued • 25%
Websites blocked • 25%
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Ofcom's official announcements and legal actions
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Ofcom Mandates Robust Age Verification for UK Porn Sites by July 2025 Under Online Safety Act
Jan 16, 2025, 01:07 PM
The UK's media regulator, Ofcom, has mandated that all websites hosting pornography must implement robust age verification systems by July 2025, as part of the enforcement of the Online Safety Act. These measures aim to prevent children from accessing adult content. The required age assurance methods include photo ID matching, facial age estimation, and credit card checks, among others. Ofcom's Chief Executive, Melanie Dawes, emphasized the need for change, stating that for too long, online services have ignored the issue of children accessing harmful material. The new rules will also apply to social media platforms, user-to-user services, and generative AI platforms, which must assess the need for age checks by mid-April. Non-compliance could lead to enforcement actions, including fines and potential website blocking.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Enhanced reporting tools • 25%
Age verification • 25%
Content filtering • 25%
Other • 25%
Fines imposed • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Warnings issued • 25%
License revocation • 25%
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No • 50%
Non-compliance with certification • 25%
Other reasons • 25%
Failure to report breaches • 25%
Inadequate cybersecurity measures • 25%
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