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Britain Enforces Age Verification for Porn Sites by 2025

5/1/2025

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By July 25, 2025, Britain's Ofcom mandates that porn sites enforce age verification under the Online Safety Act 2023. Methods like open banking and photo-ID matching will be employed to safeguard children online. Failure to comply could lead to hefty fines of up to £18 million or even court-ordered access blocks.

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By July 25, 2025, Britain's Ofcom mandates that porn sites enforce age verification under the Online Safety Act 2023. Methods like open banking and photo-ID matching will be employed to safeguard children online. Failure to comply could lead to hefty fines of up to £18 million or even court-ordered access blocks.