Taiwan’s considering prison sentences of up to 7 years for deepfake porn crimes
Taiwan’s government has proposed prison sentences of up to seven years for the production and distribution of deepfake porn content. The move would make Taiwan the…
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First sex toy safety requirements guide released with huge cybersecurity blind spot
The first international safety requirement guide for sex toys was released in September 2021, but since this time concerns have been raised about its lack of…
French court dismisses suit seeking to block Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube
A French court has rejected a lawsuit filed by two child protection organizations, which were seeking to force telecommunications companies to block porn sites, including Pornhub,…
UK media watchdog targets OnlyFans, TikTok, Snapchat and Twitch with ‘robust’ age verification measures
Adult video sharing sites and apps operating in the UK are set to come under tougher new rules for age verification and content removal, following the…
Mistrial declared in Backpage founders’ conspiracy and prostitution case
A mistrial was declared in the case of the founders of the website Backpage on Tuesday 14 September 2021, after a judge ruled that US government…
‘You need us more than we need you’: Creators’ trust in OnlyFans eroded
OnlyFans has performed a screeching U-turn, reversing its ban on explicit content. But the farce has eroded trust in the site among many sex workers relying…
Australian lawyer calls for sex robot legislation ‘sooner rather than later’
An Australian lawyer and a professor have called for sex robot laws to be implemented in the country “sooner rather than later”, because sex robot technology…
‘Super committee’ to scrutinize UK government’s controversial Online Safety Bill
A ‘super committee’ has been set up in Britain’s Parliament to analyse the government’s proposed Online Safety Bill, which if passed would compel social media companies…
World’s first porn tube site shutting down on September 5
XTube, the world’s first porn tube site, is set to shut down on September 5, 2021 after 15 years of operation. The site, owned by Canadian…
The great porn purge: eBay bans ‘sexually oriented materials’
eBay is closing its ‘Adult Only’ section, with the online auction and sales site banning the listing of items showing sexual “activity” or “content”. The site…
Internet’s ‘First Amendment’ under attack by Senator that wants tougher porn legislation
A US senator is attempting to have the “First Amendment of the internet” replaced with legislation removing legal immunities for websites hosting externally-produced content, such as…
Mastercard’s changed its porn performer consent and verification rules
Mastercard has announced rules designed to stop illegal adult content being sold by sites using its services. John Verdeshi, senior Vice President at Mastercard, says that…
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The Regulations category unravels the intricate web of laws shaping the sextech landscape. We dissect landmark legislation like FOSTA-SESTA, exploring its far-reaching impact on online platforms and sex workers. Our coverage delves into the nuances of the UK’s Age Verification laws and their implications for adult content providers and consumers alike.
We examine the legal battles that define the industry, from LELO’s patent war with Standard Innovation to the ongoing struggles of companies like Dame Products to advertise on social media platforms. The category also shines a light on the regulatory challenges faced by emerging technologies, such as the legal status of sex robots in various jurisdictions and the data protection concerns surrounding AI-powered sex toys.
From the EU’s GDPR and its effects on user data in dating apps to California’s CCPA and its implications for adult content platforms, we analyze how privacy laws are reshaping the sextech industry. We also explore the complex world of sex work legislation, comparing approaches from the Nordic model to full decriminalization and their impacts on sextech innovation.
Our goal is to demystify the legal complexities surrounding sextech, providing readers with a clear understanding of how regulations influence product development, market access, and user experiences in this rapidly evolving field.