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Utah insists porn must carry a health warning (but polygamy is still fine)
The great state of Utah has always been a bit of an odd-duck when it comes to sex. With three-fifths of the population identifying as Mormons,…
China cracks down on deepfake technology, driven by politics not porn
China plans to enforce new deepfake regulations from January 2020.
UK drops beleaguered porn block, but hints at ‘chilling’ potential future plans
Plans for adult content to be locked away behind strict age verification measures for users in the UK have been shelved, Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State…
Deepfake porn is growing in popularity, as lawmakers scramble to keep up
As many as 96 percent of deepfake videos online are pornographic, with 99 percent of the people featured being female actresses and famous musicians that have…
UK to review laws around deepfake and revenge porn
The UK government’s Law Commission will soon begin reviewing the laws around the taking and sharing of “non-consensual intimate images” as part of its efforts to…
UK’s farcical porn block plan delayed yet again
The UK government’s push to create a national database of people that access pornographic content under the guise of protecting children from accessing explicit material online…
You’re getting banned… very, very banned: Patreon cracks down on erotic hypnotism
Vague community guidelines on “fringe” sexual fetish content, has allowed the banning of various adult content creators from Patreon in a continuous barrage of online censorship….
UK ‘porn block’ to start July 15
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that the government’s controversial new ‘porn block’ plans will go into effect from July 15,…
UK pulls U-turn on obscenity laws, but is pushing ahead with age verification
The UK government has changed its guidance on the legality of certain sexual acts depicted in adult material or in online live shows, which it previously…
Upskirting’s finally illegal across the UK, but will that stop it?
Legislation has finally passed the House of Lords this week to make ‘upskirting’ a legal offence in England and Wales, punishable with a maximum prison sentence…
Hostile platforms: Is Big Tech turning its back on adult indie creators?
Facebook, Patreon…even Twitter is cracking down on some adult-related content and projects from indie creators. Big tech doesn't like sex, but why?
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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.