OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s privacy watchdog said on Monday he was seeking a court order against the operator of Pornhub.com and other adult entertainment websites to ensure it obtained the consent of people whose images were featured.
The move by Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne marks the second time in a year he has expressed concern about Montreal-based Aylo Holdings. In February 2024, he said it broke privacy laws by allowing the sharing of intimate images without the direct knowledge or permission of everyone depicted.
In a statement, Dufresne said he was seeking a Federal Court order to require Aylo to comply with Canadian privacy law.
“To date, Aylo has not adequately addressed the significant concerns that were identified in my investigation. Privacy is a fundamental right, and individuals must be protected,” he said.
Aylo was not immediately available for comment.
Dufresne launched a probe after a woman discovered her ex-boyfriend had uploaded an intimate video and other images of her to Aylo’s websites without her consent.
In February 2024, Aylo said the incident that prompted the woman to complain had occurred in 2015 and since then the firm has taken several steps to keep illegal material off the site.
(Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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