Ofcom opens investigation into Aylo over age verification on Pornhub
The British media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Aylo, the operator of the platform Pornhub. The aim…
Age verification in Austria: yet another poorly thought-out, hasty measure
Anyone who thought Austrian lawmakers had exhausted themselves with the recent ministerial draft tightening age verification for pornographic content was…
Family Ministry Wants Age Controls for the Internet
The Federal Family Ministry under Karin Prien (CDU) is pushing plans that go far beyond a pure social media ban.…
The New EU Packaging Regulation and Its Implications for Adult Merchants
While large corporations maintain entire departments for compliance, many small and medium-sized online retailers of sex toys, erotic magazines and…
Austria: Draft Bill to Introduce AVS
Austria has long been considered relatively liberal compared to other EU countries when it comes to access to erotic content…
French ARCOM tightens the screws: what does this mean for German adult platform providers?
ARCOM tightens the screws: 31 more porn sites in its sights – what does this mean for German adult platform…
ECJ Judgment: Stronger National Powers for Age Verification – But No Blank Check for Blocking Orders
The European Court of Justice delivered an important ruling in June 2026 (Case C-188/24 and joined cases) that sets a…
Lovense is stepping up its protection of intellectual property – and cracking down on fake toys
Lovense, one of the leading manufacturers of smart sex toys, is sending a clear message about the protection of innovation…
Cherie DeVille Warns About the Dangers of AI in the Adult Industry
US adult performer Cherie DeVille has issued a clear warning in a recent contribution to the respected magazine Vox: Artificial…
Mike Stabile provides in Podcast in-depth insights into the work of the Free Speech Coalition
Pattaya/Thailand, June 30, 2026 – Bruce, the experienced Adult Site Broker and host of the award-winning podcast “Adult Site Broker…
New US law on UCG with implications for cam sites, fan sites and creators
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a clear message: Anyone not compliant by May 19, 2026 faces serious penalties.…
WebGroup Czech Republic settles AVS dispute with Florida
WebGroup Czech Republic (XVideos, XNXX) has reached a settlement with the US state of Florida. The case concerning the lack…
EU plans to restrict VPN services
The European Union is steering its current regulatory policy towards a model that shows alarming parallels to authoritarian regimes. While…
EU age verification app already hacked—according to Pavel Durov
A critical look at the Telegram founder’s latest revelations and their potential implications for the online adult entertainment industry—if the…
Canada plans to make AVS mandatory
Canadian pornography regulation is taking a decisive step forward. After years of attempts, the Senate passed the revised version of…
