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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Porn site faces being BLOCKED as watchdog launches probe into illegal content complaints
It comes as part of new online safety laws WEBSITE WARNING Porn site faces being BLOCKED as watchdog launches probe into illegal content complaints Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PORN site is under investigation after complaints of suspected illegal material appearing on it. In serious cases, XXX platforms can now be blocked from the UK if owners are found to have broken tough new laws and fail to make drastic changes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Two probes have been launched into operator Kick Online Entertainment Credit: Getty 2 Serious breaches of the Online Safety Act can lead to sites being blocked in the UK Credit: Getty Regulator Ofcom says it is looking into whether the platform breached the UK's new online safety laws after bosses failed to respond to requests for key information. The watchdog was prompted into action after receiving complaints about potential illegal content and activity, including child sexual abuse material and extreme pornography. Two investigations are being carried out into the site's owner Kick Online Entertainment. Ofcom had asked the company to provide a risk assessment over the potential for illegal content to appear on the porn site. Due to Kick Online Entertainment's failure to respond, the regulator said it was now investigating whether the firm had not met legal requirements to complete and keep a record of an illegal content risk assessment - as well as failing to respond to an information request. "In light of this, we will also be considering whether the provider has put appropriate safety measures in place to protect its UK users from illegal content and activity and may launch an additional investigation into its compliance with this duty if appropriate," Ofcom said. The Online Safety Act was passed in 2023 in a bid to make the internet safer, particularly for children. In March, the regulator kick-started a programme to check website operators are complying with their duties. Under the law, Ofcom can impose hefty fines of up to £18million or 10 per cent of the a company's worldwide revenue, whichever is greater. In serious cases, it can seek a court order requiring payment providers and advertisers to stop working on the platform. First country in the world BANS social media for under-16s outlawing Instagram & TikTok in move that could sweep globe It can even get internet service providers to block access to the site from being visible in the UK. "We will now gather and analyse evidence to determine whether a contravention has occurred. "If our assessment indicates a compliance failure, we will issue a provisional notice of contravention to the provider, who can then make representations on our findings, before we make our final decision. "We will provide regular updates as these investigations progress."
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Porn site faces being BLOCKED as watchdog launches probe into illegal content complaints
A PORN site is under investigation after complaints of suspected illegal material appearing on it. In serious cases, XXX platforms can now be blocked from the UK if owners are found to have broken tough new laws and fail to make drastic changes. Advertisement 2 Two probes have been launched into operator Kick Online Entertainment Credit: Getty 2 Serious breaches of the Online Safety Act can lead to sites being blocked in the UK Credit: Getty Regulator Ofcom says it is looking into whether the platform breached the UK's new online safety laws after bosses failed to respond to requests for key information. The watchdog was prompted into action after receiving complaints about potential illegal content and activity, including child sexual abuse material and extreme pornography. Two investigations are being carried out into the site's owner Kick Online Entertainment. Ofcom had asked the company to provide a risk assessment over the potential for illegal content to appear on the porn site. Advertisement Read more about the internet Due to Kick Online Entertainment's failure to respond, the regulator said it was now investigating whether the firm had not met legal requirements to complete and keep a record of an illegal content risk assessment - as well as failing to respond to an information request. "In light of this, we will also be considering whether the provider has put appropriate safety measures in place to protect its UK users from illegal content and activity and may launch an additional investigation into its compliance with this duty if appropriate," Ofcom said. The Online Safety Act was passed in 2023 in a bid to make the internet safer, particularly for children. In March, the regulator kick-started a programme to check website operators are complying with their duties. Advertisement Most read in Tech Under the law, Ofcom can impose hefty fines of up to £18million or 10 per cent of the a company's worldwide revenue, whichever is greater. In serious cases, it can seek a court order requiring payment providers and advertisers to stop working on the platform. First country in the world BANS social media for under-16s outlawing Instagram & TikTok in move that could sweep globe It can even get internet service providers to block access to the site from being visible in the UK. "We will now gather and analyse evidence to determine whether a contravention has occurred. Advertisement "If our assessment indicates a compliance failure, we will issue a provisional notice of contravention to the provider, who can then make representations on our findings, before we make our final decision. "We will provide regular updates as these investigations progress." What is the Online Safety Act? The online safety act is a new set of duties that social media companies and search services have to comply with to operate in the UK. Media regulator Ofcom is responsible for keeping relevant tech companies in check against the law. Enforcement has been introduced in stages. Platforms must protect users from a range of content, including child sexual abuse, fraud and terrorism. And the sites must take steps to prevent children from accessing things like pornography or content that encourages suicide. There are also offences that apply to individuals too, including: encouraging or assisting serious self-harm cyberflashing sending false information intended to cause non-trivial harm threatening communications intimate image abuse epilepsy trolling
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Porn site faces being BLOCKED as watchdog launches probe into illegal content complaints
A PORN site is under investigation after complaints of suspected illegal material appearing on it. In serious cases, XXX platforms can now be blocked from the UK if owners are found to have broken tough new laws and fail to make drastic changes. 2 2 Regulator Ofcom says it is looking into whether the platform breached the UK's new online safety laws after bosses failed to respond to requests for key information. The watchdog was prompted into action after receiving complaints about potential illegal content and activity, including child sexual abuse material and extreme pornography. Two investigations are being carried out into the site's owner Kick Online Entertainment. Ofcom had asked the company to provide a risk assessment over the potential for illegal content to appear on the porn site. Due to Kick Online Entertainment's failure to respond, the regulator said it was now investigating whether the firm had not met legal requirements to complete and keep a record of an illegal content risk assessment - as well as failing to respond to an information request. "In light of this, we will also be considering whether the provider has put appropriate safety measures in place to protect its UK users from illegal content and activity and may launch an additional investigation into its compliance with this duty if appropriate," Ofcom said. The Online Safety Act was passed in 2023 in a bid to make the internet safer, particularly for children. In March, the regulator kick-started a programme to check website operators are complying with their duties. Under the law, Ofcom can impose hefty fines of up to £18million or 10 per cent of the a company's worldwide revenue, whichever is greater. In serious cases, it can seek a court order requiring payment providers and advertisers to stop working on the platform. First country in the world BANS social media for under-16s outlawing Instagram & TikTok in move that could sweep globe It can even get internet service providers to block access to the site from being visible in the UK. "We will now gather and analyse evidence to determine whether a contravention has occurred. "If our assessment indicates a compliance failure, we will issue a provisional notice of contravention to the provider, who can then make representations on our findings, before we make our final decision. "We will provide regular updates as these investigations progress." What is the Online Safety Act? The online safety act is a new set of duties that social media companies and search services have to comply with to operate in the UK. Media regulator Ofcom is responsible for keeping relevant tech companies in check against the law. Enforcement has been introduced in stages. Platforms must protect users from a range of content, including child sexual abuse, fraud and terrorism. And the sites must take steps to prevent children from accessing things like pornography or content that encourages suicide. There are also offences that apply to individuals too, including: encouraging or assisting serious self-harm cyberflashing sending false information intended to cause non-trivial harm threatening communications intimate image abuse epilepsy trolling
North Wales Chronicle
14-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Ofcom investigating pornography site over alleged Online Safety Act breaches
The regulator said had launched two investigations into Kick Online Entertainment, the provider of the pornography website, after it failed to respond to a request for a risk assessment over the potential for illegal content to appear on the platform. Because of the failure to respond, Ofcom said it was now investigating the firm over whether it had not met legal requirements to complete and keep a record of an illegal content risk assessment, and for failing to respond to a statutory information request. Ofcom said it had received complaints about illegal material appearing on the site, including child sexual abuse material and extreme pornography, and was considering launching an additional investigation into whether Kick has put appropriate safety measures in place to protect users from encountering illegal content – another requirement under the online safety rules. Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom can fine firms found to be in breach up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue, whichever is greater. In the most serious cases, the regulator can also seek a court order blocking access to the site in the UK, or forcing payment providers and advertisers to withdraw their services from the platform.
Rhyl Journal
14-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Ofcom investigating pornography site over alleged Online Safety Act breaches
The regulator said had launched two investigations into Kick Online Entertainment, the provider of the pornography website, after it failed to respond to a request for a risk assessment over the potential for illegal content to appear on the platform. Because of the failure to respond, Ofcom said it was now investigating the firm over whether it had not met legal requirements to complete and keep a record of an illegal content risk assessment, and for failing to respond to a statutory information request. Ofcom said it had received complaints about illegal material appearing on the site, including child sexual abuse material and extreme pornography, and was considering launching an additional investigation into whether Kick has put appropriate safety measures in place to protect users from encountering illegal content – another requirement under the online safety rules. Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom can fine firms found to be in breach up to £18 million or 10% of global revenue, whichever is greater. In the most serious cases, the regulator can also seek a court order blocking access to the site in the UK, or forcing payment providers and advertisers to withdraw their services from the platform.
