Regulation & enforcement

UK regulator to investigate Pornhub parent company for alleged age verification failings

Published September 23, 2026 · The Record

UK communications watchdog Ofcom has opened an investigation into Aylo, the company behind Pornhub, over concerns its age assurance measures fall short of requirements. The site reportedly rolled out a new verification approach in May that leans on Apple-provided signals indicating whether a UK user has already passed Apple's own age checks. The probe examines whether this approach adequately confirms that visitors are adults.

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