Overview
- Since June 4, Aylo has blocked French users from accessing Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube and now displays a protest page.
- The suspension responds to Arcom’s April 11 deadline for adult sites to put in place age verification measures.
- Arcom will exercise its power to fine non-compliant platforms beginning June 6.
- The regulator estimates that 2.3 million minors in France regularly visit pornographic websites.
- The dispute highlights a broader European debate over balancing child safety and digital privacy as the EU assesses similar rules under the Digital Services Act.