United Kingdom: Age verification requirement in Online Safety Bill
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Obligation for user-to-user platforms hosting adult content to implement age assurance measures under Office of Communications's Codes of Practice for Age Assurance and Children’s Access enters into force
On 25 July 2025, the obligation for services hosting user-generated pornographic content in the United Kingdom to fully implement "highly effective" age assurance measures under the Online Safety Act enters into force. This follows the publication o…
SourceObligation for platforms publishing or displaying their own adult content to implement age assurance measures under Office of Communications's Codes of Practice for Age Assurance and Children’s Access entered into force
On 17 January 2025, the obligation for Part 5 services (services that publish or display their own pornographic content) in the United Kingdom to implement "highly effective" age assurance measures entered into force. The requirement is established …
SourceOnline Safety Bill including age verification requirement was adopted
On 19 September 2023, the Online Safety Bill was adopted by the UK Parliament. The Bill requires internet services that publish or display pornographic content to prevent children from accessing it, unless the service is exempt or outside UK jurisdi…
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