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European 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-06-13
under deliberation

On 13 June 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information to Pornhub concerning the…

2025-05-27
under deliberation

On 27 May 2025, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital…

2026-03-26
under investigation

On 26 March 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that Pornhub breached the Dig…