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United Kingdom: Office of Communications fined First Time Videos GBP 80,000 for failure to implement age assurance under Online Safety Act

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Office of Communications fined First Time Videos GBP 80,000 for failure to implement age assurance under Online Safety Act

On 18 June 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), through a confirmation decision, imposed a fine of GBP 80’000 on First Time Videos, the operator of FTVGirls and FTVMilfs, for failing to comply with section 81 of the Online Safety Act. Section…

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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2025-06-10
under deliberation

On 10 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced an investigation into First Time Vi…

2026-01-15
under investigation

On 15 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued an information notice to First Time…

2026-03-30
under investigation

On 30 March 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a provisional notice of contravention…

2026-06-18
in force

On 18 June 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), through a confirmation decision, imposed a f…