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UK Imposes £1 Million Fine on Porn Site for Inadequate Age Verification Under New Online Safety Act
Dec 05, 2025 12:32 am CST
Britain's media watchdog Ofcom has imposed a record £1 million fine on AVS Group for failing to implement effective age verification across its 18 pornographic websites. This represents the largest penalty under the UK's new Online Safety Act, which requires strict age checks to protect minors from harmful content. The company must implement proper verification within 72 hours or face additional daily penalties as regulators continue investigating dozens of similar websites for compliance failures.
India's Supreme Court Hesitant on Pornography Ban Petition, Cites Nepal Protests as Cautionary Example
Nov 03, 2025 03:19 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a petition seeking a ban on pornography, drawing parallels to Nepal's recent Gen Z protests. The petition requests government action to restrict access to pornographic content, especially among minors, citing concerns about widespread digital availability and inadequate protective measures. The court has scheduled further hearing after four weeks, as the petition presents alarming data about pornographic material circulation in India.