Coverage dated May 26, 2025

EU to probe gaps in protection of minors on porn websites

Headline from UPI

The European Commission says it will look into major pornography websites in its effort to better protect young people under age 18 from lewd Internet content.

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  1. UPI

    EU to probe gaps in protection of minors on porn websites (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The European Commission says it will look into major pornography websites in its effort to better protect young people under age 18 from lewd Internet content.

  2. The Boston Globe

    European Union investigates four major porn sites under bloc’s digital rules on child protection (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, said it has opened formal proceedings against Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Safety Act.

  3. The Hill

    Pornhub, XVideos face EU probe over child protections (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The European Commission announced Tuesday that it is investigating a handful of pornographic platforms in an effort to protect minors from harmful online content. Those found in violation could face a significant fine.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    EU probes 4 porn sites over failure to block minors – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The EU has launched investigations into four major porn sites over alleged failures to block minors from accessing adult content. Officials warn of possible mental harm and major legal consequences.

  5. Digital Journal

    EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The EU kickstarted an investigation on Tuesday into four pornographic platforms over suspicions they are failing to stop children accessing adult content

  6. Engadget

    EU regulators are investigating Pornhub and three other sites (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    It accused them of making it too easy for underage users to access content.

  7. The Guardian

    Pornhub and three other adult websites face EU child safety investigation (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    European Commission alleges the verification systems are ineffective to prevent under-18s from watching

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