Summary
Pornhub announced it will limit access to its website in the UK starting February. Only users with existing accounts will be able to view content due to issues with UK age verification laws aimed at protecting children online. The company claims these laws are not effective.
Key Facts
- Pornhub will restrict access in the UK from February 2, 2024.
- Only users who have previously created a Pornhub account can access content.
- The platform cites failures of the UK's Online Safety Act for the restriction.
- Aylo, Pornhub’s parent company, reported a 77% drop in UK traffic due to age verification rules.
- Ofcom, a UK regulator, is enforcing tougher age checks to prevent children from accessing online pornography.
- Pornhub believes the current laws do not effectively prevent access by minors.
- The company suggests device-level controls by manufacturers could be a better solution.
- Ethical Capital Partners, owning Aylo, states the law, not the regulator, is problematic.
