Porn users could have their faces scanned to prove their age, with extra checks for young-looking adults, draft guidance from Ofcom suggests.
The watchdog has set out a number of ways explicit sites could prevent children from viewing pornography.
The average age children first view pornography is 13, a survey suggests.
The average age children first view pornography is 13, a survey suggests.
A large chunk of the UK population watch online pornography – nearly 14 million people, according to a recent report by Ofcom – and one in five of those watch it during office hours.
But the ease of access to online pornography has also raised concerns that children are viewing explicit websites – with one in ten children seeing it by age nine, according to a survey by the Children’s Commissioner.
The Online Safety Act, which recently became law, requires social media platforms and search engines to protect children from harmful content online.
It will be enforced by Ofcom, who can issue large fines if firms fail to comply.
Ofcom has outlined how it expects firms to comply with the new regulations when come into force sometime in 2025, saying age checks must be “highly effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user is a child”.
Porn users could have their faces scanned to prove their age, with extra checks for young-looking adults, draft guidance from Ofcom suggests.
The average age children first view pornography is 13, a survey suggests.
The watchdog has set out a number of ways explicit sites could prevent children from viewing pornography.
A large chunk of the UK population watch online pornography – nearly 14 million people, according to a recent report by Ofcom – and one in five of those watch it during office hours.
The average age children first view pornography is 13, a survey suggests.
The average age children first view pornography is 13, a survey suggests.
A large chunk of the UK population watch online pornography – nearly 14 million people, according to a recent report by Ofcom – and one in five of those watch it during office hours.
But the ease of access to online pornography has also raised concerns that children are viewing explicit websites – with one in ten children seeing it by age nine, according to a survey by the Children’s Commissioner.
The Online Safety Act, which recently became law, requires social media platforms and search engines to protect children from harmful content online.
It will be enforced by Ofcom, who can issue large fines if firms fail to comply.
Ofcom has outlined how it expects firms to comply with the new regulations when come into force sometime in 2025, saying age checks must be “highly effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user is a child”.
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