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Ofcom Investigates 34 Porn Sites Over Age Verification Violations

7/31/2025

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Ofcom is taking a bold step by investigating 34 porn websites in the UK for failing to comply with new age verification laws set by the Online Safety Act. Companies such as 8579 LLC and AVS Group Ltd could face hefty fines of up to £18 million, all in a bid to shield children from inappropriate online content.

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Story summary

Ofcom is taking a bold step by investigating 34 porn websites in the UK for failing to comply with new age verification laws set by the Online Safety Act. Companies such as 8579 LLC and AVS Group Ltd could face hefty fines of up to £18 million, all in a bid to shield children from inappropriate online content.