Pornhub and three other porn sites face EU child safety probe
Summary
The European Union is investigating four pornography websites for not having proper safety measures to protect children. The sites, including Pornhub and Stripchat, are under scrutiny for failing to verify users' ages and ensuring children's online safety, as required by EU laws.Key Facts
- The EU is looking into Pornhub, Stripchat, XVideos, and XNXX for possible violations of online content laws.
- The main issue is whether these sites have adequate age verification to prevent children from accessing adult material.
- The EU's Digital Services Act requires platforms to prioritize children's safety in their design and function.
- Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, acknowledges the investigation and states its commitment to online child safety.
- If found in violation of EU laws, these platforms could face fines up to 6% of their annual revenue.
- Age verification on user devices instead of individual sites is one proposed solution by Pornhub.
- Similar investigations are happening in other countries, including the UK’s regulator, Ofcom, probing porn sites for lacking age checks.
- The Digital Services Act designates large platforms with stricter control requirements to prevent harmful material.
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