U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules

The U.K. has implemented a new law that mandates online pornography websites to verify the age of their users. This regulation aims to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content. The law, which came into effect on Friday, requires these websites to implement robust age verification systems to ensure that only individuals over the age of 18 can access their content. Failure to comply with the new rules could result in significant fines or even a ban on the website's operation in the U.K. The move is part of the U.K. government's broader efforts to create a safer online environment, particularly for children and young people. The age verification requirement is seen as a crucial step in limiting underage exposure to potentially harmful or explicit material. While the implementation of this law has raised some concerns regarding privacy and user data protection, the government maintains that the measures are necessary to protect vulnerable individuals and uphold digital safety standards.