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PornHub to block Florida residents from access

Starting January 1, 2025, Florida users will not be able to visit PornHub due to new age verification laws.

December 18, 2024 at 08:26 PM

The adult website plans to restrict users in Florida by January 2025 due to new legislation.

PornHub will block access to Florida residents

PornHub has announced it will block access for users in Florida starting January 1, 2025. This move comes after Florida's new law demands that adult websites verify users' ages through government ID. Recently, Floridians visiting PornHub saw a message warning them about the upcoming restriction. This law, aimed at protecting minors, was passed by the state's legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida will become the 13th state to force adult websites to verify ages, following similar actions in states like Texas and Utah. PornHub argues that these laws undermine adult rights and pose privacy risks.

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PornHub plans to limit access in Florida from January 2025.

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Florida is the 13th state to require age verification for adult sites.

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The law aims to protect minors but raises privacy concerns.

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The adult industry is resisting these restrictive measures.

"The new law fails strict scrutiny by employing the least effective and most restrictive means."

PornHub criticizes Florida's law for its ineffectiveness in protecting minors.

"The idea of using identification creates more risks with users' safety and privacy."

This reflects PornHub's concern about user privacy under the new regulations.

This decision by PornHub highlights a growing trend among states to impose age verification laws on adult websites. While aimed at safeguarding minors, such regulations raise significant concerns about user privacy and free speech. The adult entertainment industry is pushing back against these restrictions, arguing they create more harm than benefit. Activist groups and legal entities may escalate their opposition, potentially leading to significant legal battles over users' rights and industry regulations.