Ofcom news
Ofcom appears in 4 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Policy and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside Age Verification Providers Association, Apple and Aylo.
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Ofcom outlines age verification methods for UK social media under-16s ban
UK regulator Ofcom has detailed recommended methods for age verification to enforce a forthcoming ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The proposed measures aim to balance child protection with privacy concerns but may require many adults to verify their age.
31 October 2026
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Ofcom outlines age verification methods for UK social media under-16s ban
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Ofcom investigates Pornhub’s age verification under UK’s Online Safety Act
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Aylo, owner of Pornhub, to assess the effectiveness of its age verification process under the UK’s Online Safety Act.