# Ofcom investigation into Aylo age verification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ofcom-investigation-into-aylo-age-verification > Updated: 2026-09-26T09:15:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, regarding its compliance with the Online Safety Act. The probe focuses on whether the platform has implemented sufficiently effective age assurance processes to prevent minors from accessing adult content. Central to the investigation is a verification system introduced in May 2026, which utilizes signals from Apple to indicate that certain UK users have completed Apple’s own age checks. Ofcom is examining whether Aylo conducted adequate due diligence and testing before deploying this method. While the regulator is not investigating Apple’s technology, it maintains that the responsibility for ensuring robust verification rests solely with the service provider. Aylo has stated it will cooperate with the investigation and maintains that the Apple-based system provides stronger protection than other available methods. However, the company previously reported a decline in UK traffic of more than 75 percent, which it attributed to the strict requirements of the Online Safety Act. If found in violation, Aylo could face significant financial penalties, potentially reaching up to £18 million or 10 percent of its annual global turnover. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Ofcom investigates Pornhub parent Aylo over age verification compliance UK regulator Ofcom is investigating Aylo (Pornhub) over whether its new age verification processes comply with the Online Safety Act to protect children from adult content. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofcom-investigates-pornhub-parent-aylo-over-age-verification-compliance ### 2026-09-23: Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over age verification UK regulator Ofcom is investigating Pornhub owner Aylo to determine if its new Apple-based age verification system effectively prevents children from accessing adult content under the Online Safety Act. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ofcom-investigates-pornhub-owner-aylo-over-age-verification-effectiveness --- Cite as: Ofcom investigation into Aylo age verification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ofcom-investigation-into-aylo-age-verification