European Union: European Commission investigation into Pornhub over minors protection and illegal content
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European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to protect minors
On 26 March 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that Pornhub breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content. The Commission found that Pornhub's risk assessment did no…
SourceEuropean Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital Services Act concerning minor protection
On 27 May 2025, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital Services Act (DSA), based on suspected violations related to the protection of minors. The investigation concerns the alleged failure to implement ef…
SourceEuropean Commission issued request for information to Pornhub concerning minors protection and illegal content
On 13 June 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information to Pornhub concerning the protection of minors, illegal content and the prevention of gender-based violence. The European Commission requested detailed information from Pornhu…
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