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OnlyFans Parent Fined £1.05 Million for Age Misleading

3/27/2025

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Fenix International, the parent company of OnlyFans, faced a hefty £1.05 million fine from Ofcom for misleading age verification practices. The company falsely stated its "challenge age" for age estimation technology was 23, when it was actually 20. This penalty highlights the critical need for transparency and accuracy in regulatory compliance.

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Fenix International, the parent company of OnlyFans, faced a hefty £1.05 million fine from Ofcom for misleading age verification practices. The company falsely stated its "challenge age" for age estimation technology was 23, when it was actually 20. This penalty highlights the critical need for transparency and accuracy in regulatory compliance.