United Kingdom: 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
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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 1 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 of the Office of Communications (Ofcom) Age Assurance and Access Statement and the Protection of Children Codes and guidance outlining measures to implement the Online Safety Act 2023.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
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2025-01-16
adopted
2025-01-17
in force