A piece by Cathy Beardsley of Segway about the UK Online Safety Act.
What U.S. Sites Need to Know About UK’s Online Safety Act
In a high-risk space like the adult industry, overlooking or ignoring ever-changing rules and regulations can cost you dearly. In the United Kingdom, significant change has now arrived in the form of the Online Safety Act — and failure to comply with its requirements could cost merchants millions of dollars in fines.
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N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto of State Record Keeping Bill
The North Carolina Legislature has overridden the veto of a state record-keeping bill on porn production in the state.
N.C. Legislature Overrides Veto of State Record Keeping Bill AVN
Lawmakers in North Carolina voted Tuesday to override a gubernatorial veto on a bill that would require record-keeping for pornography production at the state level.
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Kyrgyzstan President Signs Measure Outlawing Internet Porn
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a bill outlawing internet adult content.
Kyrgyzstan President Signs Measure Outlawing Internet Porn
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday signed into law legislation outlawing online adult content in the country.
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Report: VPN Downloads Soar in UK Following Age Verification Deadline
Since the UK Online Safety Act went into effect, VPN usage is soaring in the country.
Report: VPN Downloads Soar in UK Following Age Verification Deadline
Virtual private network apps, which can be used to circumvent geo-specific age verification requirements, are topping Apple App Store downloads in the U.K. in the wake of new Online Safety Act rules, the BBC is reporting.
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UK government celebrates ruining entire internet for whole world to save zero children from harm
A sarcastic piece about the UK Online Safety Act.
UK government celebrates ruining entire internet for whole world to save zero children from harm
The Online Safety Act came into effect two days ago and it has been a roaring success, ruining the entire internet for everyone to save zero children from harm!
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Itch.io Removes NSFW Games After Targeting by Anti-Porn Group
Gaming platform Itch.io has removed all NSFW games after being targeted by an anti-porn group.
Itch.io Removes NSFW Games After Targeting by Anti-Porn Group AVN
Itch.io is the latest popular PC gaming storefront to cave to payment processors when it comes to marketing and distributing adult games.
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X Adopts Age Assurance Policies for E.U., U.K. and Ireland
The social media platform X has implemented age verification in the EU, UK and Ireland.
X Adopts Age Assurance Policies for E.U., U.K. and Ireland AVN
X, the mainstream social media network owned by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, is officially conducting age assurance checks for users to view pornography and adult content on the platform.
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Chaturbate’s Parent Company Sued by Content Moderator
A content moderator for Chaturbate has been sued by one of their moderators.
Chaturbate’s Parent Company Sued by Content Moderator AVN
A class action lawsuit against the parent company of Chaturbate was filed by a content moderator for the platform, alleging PTSD, mental distress and other injuries.
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Reddit now requires UK users to upload a selfie or ID to access adult content
Reddit users in the UK are now required to upload a selfie or an ID to see adult content.
Reddit now requires UK users to upload a selfie or ID to access adult content
Reddit says it was built on the principle that users shouldn’t need to share personal information to participate in meaningful discussions. However, it does note that while…
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Sex Workers Are Being Abducted by ICE — and Abandoned by Respectability Politics
ICE is taking sex workers into custody, mainly at massage parlors.
Sex Workers Are Being Abducted by ICE — and Abandoned by Respectability Politics
Sex workers targeted by ICE need the migrant justice movement’s full solidarity.
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