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Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom has imposed a £1.35 million fine on porn company 8579 LLC for failing to implement effective age verification measures, allowing underage access to its websites. This penalty marks the largest enforcement action under the Online Safety Act to date, with an additional £50,000 fine for ignoring Ofcom's requests for information.

Close up on a pair of hands holding a white phone, the person is wearing a brown shirt

Close up on a pair of hands holding a white phone, the person is wearing a brown shirt

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Key Highlights

  • Ofcom fined 8579 LLC £1.35 million for inadequate age verification measures.
  • The fine is the largest under the Online Safety Act so far.
  • The company failed to implement effective age checks between July and November 2025.
  • An additional £50,000 fine was issued for non-compliance with Ofcom's information requests.
  • The investigation began shortly after age check rules were enacted in July 2025.
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  1. Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

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