What happened
Ofcom’s April letter sets 25 July 2025 for highly effective checks on services in its stated scope.
Why it matters
Use the letter and accompanying guidance to establish the relevant category of service.
Affected entities & jurisdictions
Evidence
Regulator
Ofcom
Letter regarding mandatory age assurance requirements
Consulted on 25/09/2026 · published on 24/04/2025 Original source ↗Related changes
Regulatory
Ofcom publishes its 2026 age-assurance report
The report assesses the use of age checks and early evidence from regulated sectors.