Ofcom fines porn company £800,000 for failing to introduce age checks

Ofcom has fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for failing to put in place age checks to protect children from pornographic content.

Under the UK’s Online Safety Act, sites that allow pornographic material must use highly effective age assurance to prevent children from readily accessing that content.

Within days of this duty coming into force in July 2025, Ofcom launched investigations into the providers of dozens of adult sites, including Kick Online Entertainment SA. This website was based on its user numbers.

Following investigation, Ofcom have fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 for failing to comply with these age check requirements between 25 July and 29 December 2025. In response to Ofcom’s enforcement action, the company has since implemented a method of age assurance that is capable of being highly effective.

Suzanne Cater, Director of Enforcement at Ofcom, said: “Having highly effective age checks on adult sites to protect children from pornographic content is non-negotiable. Any company that fails to meet this duty – or engage with us – can expect to face robust enforcement action, including significant fines.

“We continue to investigate other sites under the UK’s age check rules and will take further action where necessary.”