Summary
Ofcom fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for not using proper age verification methods on its porn sites for UK visitors. The company was not compliant with the Online Safety Act from July to December 2025. The regulator can fine companies or block their sites if they fail to meet safety requirements.
Key Facts
- Ofcom fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000.
- The fine was for not having effective age checks for UK visitors to its porn sites.
- Kick Online Entertainment did not comply with age check rules between July and December 2025.
- Ofcom can fine companies up to 10% of their turnover or block sites that don't comply.
- Kick Online Entertainment also received a £30,000 fine for not answering information requests.
- The company will face a £200 daily penalty until it responds.
- Ofcom started investigating several companies, including Kick, on 31 July last year.
- 4chan and two other companies were also found non-compliant with the Online Safety Act.
