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Ofcom fines porn site £630,000 for failing age verification checks
Key points
- Fapello failed to implement age checks for UK users.
- Ofcom fined the site £600,000 plus £30,000 for non-compliance.
- Age checks are mandatory for all adult content sites in the UK.
Background on Age Verification Law
Since July 2025, UK porn sites must employ stringent age assurance methods to ensure visitors are 18 or older. The law aims to prevent minors from accessing adult content through effective age verification systems.
Ofcom's Enforcement Action
Ofcom's investigation into Fapello initiated in November found that the site had not put any age verification measures in place.
The £630,000 fine was issued after Fapello failed to respond to Ofcom's inquiries about their compliance with age check regulations.
Current Trends in Age Verification Fines
Fines issued by Ofcom to adult content providers have increased, with recent penalties against YoungTek Solutions and another company totaling £1.95 million.
The regulator's actions indicate they are taking age verification seriously, even as compliance effectiveness continues to be questioned.
Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance
Fapello has blocked UK visitors in response to the fine, but Ofcom will continue to monitor their compliance with age verification laws going forward.
Other companies may also face scrutiny as Ofcom evaluates compliance across the sector.
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Ofcom has fined Fapello £630,000 for not implementing required age checks for UK users. The fine reflects growing enforcement of age verification laws to protect minors from adult content and signals increased scrutiny on compliance across the industry.