Brits may find the internet a bit slower than usual of 14th July as the online pornography ban comes into effect on 15th July much to the chagrin of teenage boys everywhere.
The UK’s age verification system for online pornography will become mandatory on 15 July meaning the age block will require pornography sites to show that they are taking sufficient steps to verify their users are over 18, such as the user uploading a passport or driving licence or by visiting a newsagent to buy an AgeID porn pass for £4.99.
AgeID has said it believes there is a market of up to 25 millions Britons for its age verification system, suggesting it believes around half of British adults will want to access online pornography.
However, just a third of Britons believe it will be effective in stopping children accessing such material, given individuals who wish to circumvent the age check will be able to do so easily using virtual private network (VPN) services, which make a computer appear as though it is located in another country with free to use on the internet.
Along with the age verification system, the the Obscene Publications Act has been updated which now allow the viewing of any pornography that depicts 'consensual and legal activity between adults, where no serious harm is caused'.
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