Pornhub Bans Florida Access Amidst Age Verification Law Battle
Effective January 1st, Pornhub will cease operations in Florida due to a new age verification law requiring users to provide government ID. This law, similar to those enacted in other states, mandates anonymous age verification for websites deemed to contain material harmful to minors, a definition criticized for its ambiguity and potential for censorship. Pornhub argues that this method is overly intrusive and less effective than device-based verification, and its withdrawal from Florida follows similar actions in other states where the company reports a significant drop in traffic and a migration to unregulated sites. The Free Speech Coalition opposes these laws, citing privacy concerns and their potential to create a chilling effect on free speech.
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