LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Parent Company of Pornhub Admits Profiting from Sex Trafficking, According to Report
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, has recognized its role in distributing sex-trafficked content and will pay $1.8 million in fines and victim compensation under a legal deal with US prosecutors. Despite previously denying illicit financial transactions from sex trafficking, the firm accepts three years of oversight to avoid charges if it adheres to the agreement's terms.
23 December 2023 · 08:19 UTC
The company ignored earlier takedown appeals and a federal lawsuit signaling non-consent issues.
Some videos resurfaced even after Pornhub's removal efforts.
Amid this, the EU's Digital Services Act imposes strict content regulation, mandating risk assessments and data sharing for online platforms like Pornhub.