Pornography company fined £1m by Ofcom for not having strong enough age checks

The UK has imposed a £1 million fine on AVS Group, a pornography company, for failing to implement adequate age verification measures across its 18 adult websites. This penalty marks the largest fine under the UK's Online Safety Act, highlighting the government's commitment to enforcing stricter online safety regulations.

Ofcom has imposed a £1 million fine on AVS Group Ltd for failing to comply with age verification rules on its adult websites, marking the largest penalty under the UK's Online Safety Act. Additionally, the company faces a £50,000 fee for not responding to information requests from the regulator.

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Ofcom has imposed a £1 million fine on AVS Group Ltd, a pornography provider, for failing to implement robust age verification checks on its adult websites, marking the largest penalty under the UK's Online Safety Act. This enforcement action highlights the regulator's commitment to ensuring compliance with new online safety regulations.

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