The European Commission says Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos let minors access their services, even though their own terms say they are for adults only. The findings are preliminary: the platforms can reply before any decision.
What the Commission found
- Risks to minors were not properly identified and assessed.
- Self-declaring your age is not enough, says the Commission.
- Blurring, warnings and “adults only” labels don’t keep minors out.
- Age verification is seen as a proportionate, effective measure.
What happens next
The platforms can respond and fix the problems. If the findings are confirmed, the Commission can fine each provider up to 6% of its worldwide annual turnover and impose periodic penalties. The EU is also testing its own age verification app.
What it means for creators
This case is about age checks, not copyright. It doesn’t remove any leaked content. But it shows the largest platforms are under growing pressure in Europe, and creators who also work on Stripchat or upload to tube sites may see stricter verification steps.
Sources
SOURCES01Euronews · Several porn sites fail to protect minors on their platforms, EU Commission says (26 Mar 2026)02SCL · European Commission preliminarily finds Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of DSA
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Written by the Lock Leaks TeamBased on the Commission’s findings as reported in the sources listed.
