What happened: Since the introduction of mandatory age checks on 25 July, visits to the UK’s top 10 pornography websites have decreased. However, the use of VPNs to bypass these restrictions has increased.
Why it matters:
- Age verification aims to restrict underage access to adult content online.
- Increased VPN use may challenge the effectiveness of these new regulations.
MNN Take: The age checks have reduced direct traffic to porn sites, but some users are turning to VPNs to avoid restrictions, highlighting ongoing challenges in regulating online content.
Sources: Guardian UK