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Irish Media Regulator Warns X over Age Verification for Adult Content

IRELAND, JUL 23 – Coimisiún na Meán raised concerns that X lacks effective age assurance under new rules that impose fines up to €20 million or 10% of annual turnover for breaches.

  • Ireland's media regulator Coimisiún na Meán warned platform X on Thursday for failing to verify users' age to restrict access to adult content under new rules.
  • The warning came after the Online Safety Code, implemented in October 2024, mandated that platforms like X with European headquarters in Ireland establish effective age verification measures by July 21.
  • Coimisiún na Meán's initial review found no evidence that X complied with the age assurance requirement and expressed concerns about its parental control measures.
  • The regulator emphasized that failure to comply is a grave issue that may result in penalties, including hefty fines of up to €20 million or 10% of the platform’s annual revenue.
  • Coimisiún na Meán continues to assess compliance across platforms and will pursue further enforcement or fines if X fails to meet legal obligations promptly.
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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