France Begins Blocking Porn Sites Over Age Verification Issues
French courts have mandated internet providers to block access to certain pornographic sites due to inadequate age verification measures.
Overview
- Four sites, Xhamster, Tukif, Mrsexe, and Iciporno, have been blocked by major French ISPs following a court order.
- The decision was prompted by complaints from child protection groups about insufficient age checks on these sites.
- Sites hosted outside the EU are currently affected, while those within await a decision from the EU's Court of Justice.
- The French court emphasized child protection as a priority, even at the expense of freedom of expression.
- An estimated 2.3 million minors in France visit pornographic sites monthly, highlighting the scale of the issue.