Pornographic websites lacking age verification measures receive warnings from Arcom
In mid-2022, France's digital regulator, the Arcom, imposed age verification requirements on pornographic websites to protect minors. The deadline for compliance was set for August 4, but the status of specific websites, such as Xnxx, Xvideos, Xhamster, Xhamsterlive, and Tnaflix, remains unclear after the deadline.
The Arcom's action followed the Council of State's reaffirmation of the ministerial order in mid-July, which reiterated the obligation for these websites to implement an age verification system. However, updates on whether these websites have complied, been blocked, or taken other actions post the August 2022 deadline are not readily available.
Initially, the Paris administrative tribunal suspended the decision in June. However, this suspension was overturned by the Council of State. If the websites do not comply with the age verification system, the Arcom will initiate a procedure to dereference and block them.
The Arcom has published a reference on available means for age verification, and major adult sites often implement age gates or third-party verification tools to comply with country-specific legislation. Some sites may have restricted access in certain markets or imposed VPN-blocking measures.
For up-to-date and precise compliance status for these sites in France, it is recommended to check Arcom’s official website or France government press releases and relevant industry news covering regulatory enforcement after August 2022. The Arcom's action is a step before potential blocking of these websites, aiming to ensure a safer digital environment for all users.
- The Arcom's action, involving age verification requirements on pornographic websites, was a step taken by the government to ensure a safer digital environment, and the status of specific websites like Xnxx, Xvideos, Xhamster, Xhamsterlive, and Tnaflix after the August 2022 deadline remains unclear, as updates on compliance, blocking, or other actions are not readily available.
- If websites such as Xnxx, Xvideos, Xhamster, Xhamsterlive, and Tnaflix do not comply with the age verification system, the government's digital regulator, the Arcom, will initiate a procedure to dereference and block them, aiming to protect minors from inappropriate content.
