Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
4 hours ago
- #Pornhub UK
- #Online Safety Act
- #Age Verification
- Pornhub's parent company Aylo will restore access for some UK users after implementing Apple's new device-level age verification in iOS 26.4.
- Pornhub had restricted access for most UK users in February due to perceived flaws in the Online Safety Act's age verification system, with UK traffic dropping over 75%.
- Aylo advocates for device-level age checks like Apple's as the best method to prevent minors from accessing explicit content.
- Ofcom emphasizes that sites and apps are responsible for preventing children from accessing porn, even with device-level checks, and must prove their effectiveness.
- Apple's UK age verification uses account history, payment methods, or ID scans; it has been updated to accept passports after user complaints.
- Critics like Big Brother Watch argue Apple's measures restrict internet freedom and can leave adults with 'child's devices' if they don't verify age.