United Kingdom: Office of Communications investigation into First Time Videos over alleged failure to implement highly effective age assurance to prevent children from accessing pornography
Progress
Current status
under investigation
15 Jan 2026 under investigation
10 Jun 2025 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
Office of Communications issued information notice to First Time Videos over failure to respond to notice pertaining to implementation of age assurance measures
On 15 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued an information notice to First Time Videos LLC under section 100 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Under the section, Ofcom can require relevant service providers to provide information, i…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Office of Communications announced investigation into First Time Videos over alleged failure to implement highly effective age assurance to prevent children from accessing pornography
On 10 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into First Time Videos LLC concerning the websites FTVGirls.com and FTVMilfs.com. This investigation is part of Ofcom's enforcement programme, launched in January 2025,…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body