France considers blocking adult content websites to protect minors

Users in France will now face increased difficulty accessing adult content websites due to new legislation aimed at restricting access to such content. French authorities have confirmed that they will implement measures next week to block access to sites that do not provide a reliable age verification system. This move comes after the approval of new measures to ensure that minors do not access adult content websites.

Websites currently on the blocking list have 15 days to implement changes to their age verification systems for users accessing from France. These systems must ensure that age verification is conducted, effectively blocking minors from accessing the content. If websites fail to implement these verification measures within the given timeframe, they will be blocked by all national operators, preventing access from France.

This measure comes at a time when various adult content platforms are under pressure to prevent underage access. While the measure currently applies only to France, the European Commission is considering rules that could potentially expand to all countries within the region.