Description
Office of Communications fined Xgroovy provider GBP 730'000 for failing to implement age checks and respond to information requests
On 4 September 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) fined the provider of Xgroovy, an online pornography website, GBP 730’000 for failing to implement age verification checks and for ignoring a formal information request. The fine consists of …
- Porn site deploys age checks as Ofcom fines it GBP 730'000, United Kingdom Office of Communications (Ofcom) (Official)
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
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-09-10
under deliberation
2025-11-20
under investigation
2026-05-13
under investigation
2026-06-16
under investigation