Porn site operator fined £730,000 by UK regulator over age checks
( September 4, 2026, 10:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Porn website Xgroovy.com’s operator was fined £730,000 by UK regulator Ofcom on Friday for failing to introduce age checks and respond to a legally binding information request. The online safety watchdog said the site lacked highly effective age assurance between July and November 2025. The operator will also face a £200 daily penalty until it provides the requested information or Nov. 3. Ofcom said the website later introduced age checks and blocked UK IP addresses.Statement follows....
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