European Union: European Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital Services Act concerning minor protection

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European Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital Services Act concerning minor protection

On 27 May 2025, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Pornhub under the Digital Services Act (DSA), based on suspected violations related to the protection of minors. The investigation concerns the alleged failure to implement ef…

Scope

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

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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…