Progress

Current status
under deliberation
01 May 2024 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 May 2024
under deliberation

Announced Ofcom investigation into OnlyFans regarding age verification measures

On 1 May 2024, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into internet content subscription platform OnlyFans regarding age verification measures. The investigation assesses OnlyFans' compliance with regulations, such as the…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body