Porn company implements new age verification measures following Ofcom fine

A group of people is gathered outside a corporate office, discussing new age verification measures announced by a porn company in response to a recent regulatory fine.

The fine, issued in October 2023, highlights ongoing concerns about the accessibility of adult material to minors. Ofcom’s investigation revealed that the company’s previous measures were insufficient, prompting calls for stricter compliance with age verification regulations. Starting in early November 2023, the company will roll out enhanced verification systems designed to ensure that users are … Read more

Virgin Media faces £24m fine for endangering vulnerable customers

Virgin Media faces £24m fine for endangering vulnerable customers

The investigation found that Virgin Media’s practices left many of its most vulnerable customers exposed to potential financial and emotional distress, as highlighted in the recent article about Asahi’s data leak affecting 1.5 million customers. Reports indicated that the company failed to identify and assist customers with special needs or those experiencing financial difficulties, leading … Read more