Porn Site Company Fined £630,000 Over Failed Age Checks The recent fine handed down by Ofcom to the operator of pornography site Fapello may seem like a straightforward case of regulatory action – £630,000 slapped on for failing to implement effective age checks.
However, upon closer inspection, the issue reveals a complex landscape where technology's limitations and bureaucratic battles threaten to undermine even well intentioned efforts.
The UK's Digital Economy Act has been in place since 2017, requiring adult content sites to implement robust age assurance measures for users under 18.