Brussels asks Pornhub, XVideos and Stripchat for explanations for this reason

BRUSSELS (EUROPA PRESS) -The European Commission requested detailed information from the online pornography platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos on the measures they have taken to comply with the new rules for the protection of minors and against illegal content and gender violence. those that are subject to the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

The companies have until July 4 to respond appropriately to the community request. If the Community Executive considers that the response includes incorrect, incomplete or misleading information, it may take action against the company in question and impose a fine.

Brussels specifically asks about the actions of each of the three platforms to diligently assess and mitigate the risks related to the protection of minors online, as well as to prevent the amplification of illegal content and gender violence, including details on the mechanisms of age guarantee.

It is also interested in the internal organization of companies to guarantee compliance with the Digital Services Law, which requires companies considered “large format”, as is the case of these three platforms, to have independent internal teams and resources. and access to the management body. This team must ensure that systemic risks are identified and reported appropriately.

Brussels considers Pornhub, example when verifying the age of the user and taking measures to remove illegal content.