As of this Sunday, the pornography platforms Pornhub and Stripchat are required to comply with the digital services law of the European Union. This law mandates that platforms regulate their content to protect minors and prevent the dissemination of illegal images or videos. XVideos will also be subject to this reinforced control starting next Tuesday, according to a statement from the European Commission.

One of the key requirements is for these platforms to allow users to report the presence of illegal content and to inform them when videos have been removed, as well as give them the option to appeal the decision.

Moreover, if they suspect a crime endangering someone’s life or safety, they must promptly notify the authorities. These platforms must also ensure a high level of privacy and security for minors and implement age verification tools to prevent them from accessing explicit content.

Furthermore, they are obligated to redesign their websites to prevent user manipulation and clearly indicate advertising content. The platforms must also ensure that their ads are not targeted based on users’ ethnic origin, political opinions, or sexual orientation, and they must not be aimed at minors.

Transparency is another important aspect of the digital services law. These companies will be required to provide reports every six months on the measures they take to moderate content and annual reports on potential risks, specifically concerning the protection of minors’ physical and mental health.

The European Commission will monitor compliance with the digital services law by the designated platforms. If any violations are found, fines of up to 6% of their global turnover can be imposed.