Summary
Aylo, the owner of Pornhub and other adult sites, plans to introduce government-approved methods to check user ages in the UK by July 25. This change is to comply with UK laws requiring pornographic sites to ensure effective age verification, beyond just clicking a button.
Key Facts
- Aylo owns adult websites like Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube.
- The UK requires porn sites to implement strong age checks under the Online Safety Act.
- Aylo aims to introduce new age verification methods by July 25 in the UK.
- Ofcom, the UK regulator, says simple button clicks are not enough for age verification.
- Other possible age checks include photo ID or credit card verification.
- Pornhub is the most visited adult site globally.
- Regulators worldwide are reviewing Pornhub's measures to prevent underage access.
- Ofcom is investigating several adult sites for possibly breaking child safety rules.
