United Kingdom: Office of Communications opened an investigation into ZD Media’s compliance with age assurance obligations under Online Safety Act

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Office of Communications opened an investigation into ZD Media’s compliance with age assurance obligations under Online Safety Act

On 10 September 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), under its enforcement programme to protect children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance, opened an investigation into ZD Media in relation to the adult s…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-09-10
under deliberation

On 10 September 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), under its enforcement programme to prot…