Age verification became mandatory on 25 July this year as part of the Online Safety Act
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Age verification became mandatory on 25 July this year as part of the Online Safety Act
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Porn sites have seen a drop in UK-based traffic since age checks became mandatory earlier this year, but the use of software to bypass viewing restrictions has surged.
Visitor numbers to UK’s 10 most-visited services have settled at a ‘lower level’ than before 25 July, report finds
Figures from digital data company show effect of strict rules brought in last month under Online Safety Act
The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.
Nearly 47 per cent of Brits said they had reduced the amount of pornography they watch since the age verification rules came into…
Company cites impact of mandatory age checks introduced in summer 2025 under the Online Safety Act
UK porn sites will be forced to enact ‘robust’ age verification checks from Friday
