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Age checks in the UK result in a 77% decrease in visits to adult sites – but does this mean age verification works?

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A person typing on a laptop, bathed in blue light. A well-known adult site has said that visits from the UK have decreased by 77%, when compared to July, 2025, following the introduction of age verification laws. Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, recorded the stats using traffic data to Pornhub but also reported that visits to sites hosting adult content in general have reduced by a third since July 25 – the day the Online Safety Act (OSA) came into effect.
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Online age verification in the USA – a complete timeline

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US Capitol building dome with American flag. At the time of writing, 25 states across the US have introduced some kind of age verification law, with even more taking steps to introduce one. These laws have sparked a flurry of concerns from citizens with regard to free speech and data privacy, with many residents of the affected states turning to software like the best VPNs to circumvent checks.
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The top 3 cybersecurity risks posed by the Online Safety Act and age verification

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Android malware botnet attack. On July 25, 2025, the Online Safety Act went into effect in the UK. This new law means that UK residents will have to verify their age in order to access content deemed inappropriate for minors by the Office of Communications (OFCOM). This has led to a huge spike in UK residents searching for the best VPNs in order to circumvent these restrictions and avoid sharing their personal information.
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