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Ofcom fines porn site £800,000 over age verification failings

Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected £520,000 fine from the media regulator.

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Ofcom has fined porn company Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for failing to introduce proper age verification measures.

The media regulator said the company did not have "highly effective" methods to check UK visitors were over 18.

Ofcom said Kick Online Entertainment has since brought in age checks - but was not complying with the law between July and December 2025.

Meanwhile, message board 4chan will be fined £520,000 for failing to comply with the UK's Online Safety Law, according to its lawyer - who says the company will not pay.

Ofcom has been contacted for comment.

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