UK Porn Age Verification Explained

The UK government has been trying to implement age verification for adult websites for years. Here's the current state and what to expect.

Current Status

The Online Safety Act 2023 gives Ofcom power to require age verification from adult sites accessible in the UK. Implementation has been delayed repeatedly. Major sites may eventually require UK users to verify age through ID or facial estimation technology.

What This Means

When implemented, major free tube sites will require identity verification before access. This creates privacy concerns as ID verification companies store personal data alongside adult browsing habits.

How to Prepare

A VPN connecting to a non-UK server bypasses age verification entirely. Premium one-time platforms are less likely to implement restrictive verification since they already have a paywall. Crypto payment means no UK-regulated payment processor is involved.

The Privacy Concern

ID verification means a database linking your real identity to adult content access. Data breaches of such databases would be devastating. VPN + crypto + one-time payment avoids this entire system.