Ofcom drops probe into whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent under-18s accessing porn
WATCHDOG Ofcom has dropped an investigation into whether or not subscription site OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent under-18s accessing porn on the platform.
However, the regulator is continuing a probe into whether the site failed to provide it with complete and accurate information when requested.
Ofcom first opened the investigation in May last year.
At the time, OnlyFans said a “coding configuration issue” had led to a reporting error, which it had proactively amended with the watchdog once discovered.
“We are making no findings on these issues and, should further information come to light, reserve our right to reopen this investigation,” Ofcom said in its statement.
An OnlyFans spokesman said: “We welcome today’s decision from Ofcom.
“Since 2021, OnlyFans has used the Government-approved age-assurance provider Yoti to check that UK fans are over the age of 18.
“At all times OnlyFans’ age assurance was set to at least 20 years old.
“OnlyFans is, and has always been, confident that these measures are sufficient to meet our obligations to protect under-18s from accessing restricted material.”
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