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19thnews.org discussed issues with the age verification laws for gay adult industry workers.
Laws requiring proof of age before accessing sexually explicit content online are jeopardizing the livelihoods of adult content creators — with queer and trans creators facing the steepest challenges.
So far, twenty-five states have enacted measures that force users to verify their age by uploading a government-issued ID, submitting to facial scans, or confirming banking details. While many of these laws target websites where at least one-third of content is sexually explicit, newer versions expand the scope to include social media platforms or virtually any site hosting explicit material.
Most public debate has centered on the risks to users, who are reluctant to hand over sensitive documents just to view adult content. With weak privacy safeguards and no comprehensive U.S. privacy law comparable to those in the U.K. or the European Union, these systems expose users’ most personal data — from biometrics to names and addresses — to largely unregulated third-party vendors.
