# Pornhub

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-15**: Enforcement Date — The codes take effect; Pornhub blocks Australian traffic; eSafety begins monitoring compliance of other sites.
- **2026-03-10**: Pornhub Announcement — Pornhub's parent company signals it will not comply with the 'privacy-invasive' requirements.
- **2025-11-20**: Final Warning — Major adult content platforms are given a 120-day window to implement technical age assurance measures.
- **2025-06-10**: Draft Codes Released — The eSafety Commissioner releases the first draft of the Age-Restricted Material Codes for public comment.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia's Age Verification Mandate Triggers Pornhub Exit and Regulatory Crisis
2026-03-15 04:41:12 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Australia has implemented strict new age-restricted material codes, leading Pornhub to block millions of domestic users rather than comply with mandatory age verification. This development marks a significant escalation in the global regulatory battle over online safety and digital identity.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-pornhub-ban-age-verification-regtech

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