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A third Circuit Court ruling on a case against TikTok has brought back concerns that Section 230 could be abolished.

Controversial 3rd Circuit Decision in TikTok Lawsuit Revives Concern for Section 230 Protections

A 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that a lower court should not have dismissed a case against TikTok has revived concerns about the protections afforded by Section 230, the so-called “First Amendment of the internet.”

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Pornhub parent company Aylo has been sued in California for violations of privacy laws.

Aylo Sued in Calif. Federal Court for User Privacy Violations AVN

Another class action against Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, was filed in California. This time Pornhub is accused of unlawful user data collection.

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Spain has announced that it has introduced a digital porn passport to keep minors from watching porn.

Spain Introduces ‘Passport’ to Restrict Porn Access AVN

Spain's national government announced Monday that it had introduced a digital porn passport to prevent minors from watching age-restricted materials, including pornography.

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The Free Speech Coalition has warned that the conservative’s “Project 2025” threatens the rights of sex workers and LGBTQ+ people.

YNOT NEWS | FSC: Project 2025 ‘Threatens the Rights’ of Sex Workers, LGBTQ+ Community

In a statement published Tuesday, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) highlighted the ways in which “Project 2025,” a conservative policy blueprint championed by the Heritage Foundation, “threatens the rights of sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community.” “As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s crucial to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the challenges that lie ahead,” FSC said in the statement. “This year, a significant threat comes from Project 2025, an aggressive and dangerous right-wing policy proposal that could have severe implications for our industry and community.”

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Jim Pillen, Nebraska’s Governor, said in a statement that he’s happy “Porn Trafficker” Pornhub is blocking viewing of the site in his state.

Nebraska Governor Cheers ‘Porn Trafficker’ Pornhub’s Geo-Block AVN

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, published a statement on Thursday lauding the news that Montreal-based Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub.com, is geo-blocking local IP addresses in July.

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A Dutch court has ruled that xHamster must remove all videos featuring Dutch people who haven’t given permission for their images to be used.

Court Orders xHamster to Remove Dutch Amateur Content

An Amsterdam appeals court upheld a lower court decision ordering xHamster to remove all footage featuring Dutch people who have not given explicit permission for their images to be posted.

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Joe Gow, the University of Wisconsin professor who was fired from his job as Chancellor because of his OnlyFans content, wrote a piece that ran in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

U of Wisconsin Professor Pens Essay About Crusade to Get Him Fired for Creating Adult Content

The veteran University of Wisconsin academic who was removed from his post as chancellor last year because he had made adult content, penned a piece for The Chronicle of Higher Education detailing his ordeal and ongoing attempts to fire him from his tenured position as a professor.

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Michael McGrady of AVN opines about the Free Speech Coalition’s chances in their lawsuit against the state’s age verification law.

Analysis: FSC’s Montana Lawsuit Could Be in Friendly Territory AVN

The Free Speech Coalition might be able to pull off a victory in Montana due to a liberal court.

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It’s anticipated that Henry McMaster, the Republican Governor of South Carolina will sign the age verification bill aimed at porn sites soon.

S.C. Governor Expected to Sign Age Verification Bill AVN

Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina is expected to sign an age verification bill targeting adult entertainment platforms adopted by the state legislature.

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KOSA, the Kid’s Online Safety Act has been attached to a bill reauthorizing funding for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Kids Online Safety Act Attached to FAA Reauthorization Bill AVN

Lawmakers are angling to advance the Kids Online Safety Act as a measure attached to a proposed funding reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration.

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