All articles tagged with #age verification law
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Engadget
Bluesky has blocked users in Mississippi due to the state's new age verification law, which requires extensive user data collection and compliance infrastructure that the platform cannot afford, citing concerns over stifling innovation and competition.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Mashable
Pornhub has temporarily regained access in France after the suspension of the country's new age verification law, which requires third-party verification of users' ages. The law's legality is under review by the French courts due to questions about compliance with EU regulations, specifically the country-of-origin principle. The platform and French officials are discussing alternative solutions like device-level filters to protect minors while respecting privacy concerns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Google data shows a 400% surge in VPN searches in Texas following Pornhub's blockage due to the state's new law mandating age verification with government-issued IDs. VPNs allow users to bypass region restrictions and encrypt their connections. The law, signed in 2023, requires age verification for online content deemed harmful to minors, leading to a legal battle and the recent blockage of Pornhub in Texas. The company is exploring legal options, while VPN searches spiked in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Searches for VPNs in Texas surged after Pornhub and its affiliated adult websites blocked access in protest of the state's age-verification law, leading users to seek ways to bypass the restriction. The company criticized the law as "ineffective, haphazard and dangerous" and disabled access to comply with it. The move has sparked interest in VPN services, with Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, Waco-Temple-Bryan, and San Antonio showing the highest search interest. Aylo, the parent company, is exploring legal options and continues to fight the law's constitutionality, while also facing similar restrictions in seven other U.S. states.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
After Texas implemented a law requiring age verification for accessing adult content websites, Pornhub has pulled out of the state, prompting users to seek workarounds such as VPNs. The law, which mandates age verification for viewing sexually explicit material, has faced criticism for being unconstitutional and potentially hindering free speech. Google searches for VPNs have surged in Texas, and opponents argue that the law imposes barriers to accessing protected material and could impact publishers' earnings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Pornhub has blocked access to its site in Texas in protest of the state's new age verification law, which requires users to prove their age using government-issued ID or third-party systems. The law also mandates the display of a controversial "health warning." Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek, argues that the law is ineffective and dangerous, and has also blocked access in other states with similar laws. The 5th Circuit upheld the age verification portion of the law but struck down the health warning requirement. The company plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that there are more effective ways to restrict access to adult content for minors without infringing on adults' rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC DFW
Pornhub and other adult websites have blocked access to their sites in Texas following a court ruling upholding the state's new age-verification law, which requires users to verify they are at least 18 years old using government-issued ID or transactional data. The law, deemed "ineffective" and "dangerous" by Pornhub, has also impacted content creators' ability to distribute adult content legally. This move comes after a similar restriction in Utah last year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Texas Tribune
Pornhub has suspended its services in Texas in response to the state's age-verification law, which requires adult content websites to implement age-verification measures and display health warnings. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the age-verification requirement but ruled the health warnings unconstitutional. Legal experts argue that the law infringes on free speech and imposes barriers to accessing protected material. The dispute raises concerns about the regulation of online content and its impact on free speech, with implications for the adult entertainment industry and broader First Amendment issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
Pornhub has cut off access to its site in Texas in objection to the state's age verification law, which requires users to send government-issued identification to adult websites. The company criticized the law as ineffective and dangerous, and called for device-based age verification solutions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the company for appropriate age verification safeguards and civil penalties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Pornhub and affiliated adult websites have blocked access to users in Texas following a legal battle with the state's attorney general over an age-verification law. The law requires pornography sites to implement age-verification measures, and while a federal appeals court upheld the law, it struck down a requirement for displaying "health warnings" about the content. Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, stated that the Texas age-verification is "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous," and called for a more effective solution to protect minors and user privacy. The law, which was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, is also being challenged in other states, and Pornhub's parent company is focused on building trust and safety while complying with regulations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that aimed to restrict access to adult websites, just one day before it was set to go into effect. The decision could have implications for similar legislation in other states. The law, which required age ID verification on websites with adult content, was challenged by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and other plaintiffs who argued that it violated the First Amendment. The judge agreed with the FSC's objections, stating that the law was both ineffective and invasive, and overstepped free speech protections. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for free speech advocates and may impact similar laws in other states.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Pornhub has blocked users in Utah from accessing its adult content after a new age-verification law took effect in the state. The law requires pornographic websites to verify that users are at least 18 years old before allowing them to access adult content. Pornhub has not yet implemented an age-verification system and has instead opted to block users in Utah. The move has sparked concerns about online privacy and the effectiveness of age-verification measures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
MindGeek, the company that runs Pornhub, has cut access to its content in Utah in protest of a state law that requires websites to verify users’ ages with government-issued ID. The Utah law, which went into effect on Wednesday, is the latest effort by state lawmakers to shape content to which children are exposed. The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah criticized the age requirement law as “unconstitutional” and passed “under the guise of ‘protecting minors’”. Searches for virtual private networks surged in Utah after Pornhub’s decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Pornhub has blocked all internet users in Utah from accessing its explicit content in protest of an age-verification law that requires providing identification and was set to go into effect on Wednesday. The law is intended to protect minors from exposure to explicit adult content, but Pornhub has said that the measure is too restrictive. Civil liberties groups have said that the laws may create barriers for children and adults alike looking to access information online, which could amount to a violation of their free speech rights.