United Kingdom: Office of Communications announced investigation into Score Internet Group over alleged failure to implement highly effective age assurance

On 9 May 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into Score Internet Group over alleged non-compliance with the Online Safety Act. The case concerns the company’s alleged failure to implement robust age assurance measures to prevent children from accessing pornographic content. Ofcom previously contacted services hosting their own pornographic material, informing them that the relevant legal requirements were in force and requesting details of their compliance plans, including timelines and contact points. While many services responded with confirmation of existing or planned age checks, Score Internet Group LLC, the operator of Scoreland, reportedly failed to respond and has not introduced adequate safeguards. Ofcom will publish updates on the investigations in due course.