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UK's Ofcom's Children's Age Verification Codes come into force this week

UK's Ofcom's Children's Age Verification Codes come into force this week

2025-07-23  Per Henrikson

Instead of ticking saying they're over 18, websites willll have to properly verify their users' ages before allowing them to see adult content. That could be by checking credit card details, checking ID or by using AI facial age estimation. Every company with adult content on its site is obliged to put these rules into place and Ofcom is willing to "be tough" with non-compliers, according to Jessica Smith, the regulator's online safety principal.


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