United Kingdom: Office of Communications announced AVS Group introduced age assurance measures across all adult websites covered by its investigation
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Office of Communications announced AVS Group introduced age assurance measures across all adult websites covered by its investigation
On 17 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) confirmed that AVS Group has introduced new age assurance measures across all adult websites covered by its investigation, following a GBP 1 million fine for failing to implement robust age c…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-07-31
under deliberation
2025-08-28
under investigation
2025-10-13
under investigation
2025-12-04
in force