Reddit closes sex work-related subreddits as FOSTA bill passes Senate
Reddit wasted no time in closing down several sex work-related subreddits in response to the passing of the FOSTA (Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act) bill in…
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Tumblr tells South Korea that it’s not going to block porn
Tumblr says that it won’t regulate porn videos and other adult content on its platform for users within South Korea, as had been requested by the…
xHamster’s encouraging UK visitors to sign petition to roll back Investigatory Powers Act
xHamster is asking UK users visiting its site whether they’ve heard of (or care about) the Investigatory Powers Act, which among other measures calls for the…
New UK porn laws to ban ‘non-conventional’ sex videos as government continues crackdown on adult content
The UK government is looking to pass new rules that would see sites hosting “non-conventional” porn videos blocked from UK users. As ever, the problem lies in…
Court continues to rule sex toys illegal in US city, despite knowing decision is wrong
A panel of judges has ruled that the sale of sex toys in Sandy Springs, Georgia isn’t a constitutional right – and that as such, they’re…
Porn sites troll Republican delegates voting on new anti-porn rules
Some of the world’s largest tech sites are making thinly-veiled digs at the Republican Party, which declared internet pornography a “public health crisis” earlier this week. According to…
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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.