Ofcom opens investigation into Pornhub over age checks

UK regulator Ofcom is investigating Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age checks effectively keep children away from adult content. Ofcom said Aylo may not have done enough due diligence before adopting a third-party process relying on Apple. Penalties under the Online Safety Act can reach £18 million or 10% of global turnover.

• Ofcom is probing whether Pornhub's age checks effectively block children
• Concern: Aylo may not have tested the Apple-based process enough
• Fines under the Online Safety Act can hit £18 million or 10% of turnover
• Ofcom is not investigating how Apple runs its age checks