‘Ofcom’s model is robust’: Pornhub launching tougher age verification for UK users
Aylo has said that its porn sites will introduce more robust age verification checks in the UK, to ensure that its sites’ users are aged 18…
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Pornhub-owner Aylo calls for ‘global’ device-level age verification for porn, after unblocking French access
Pornhub’s parent company Aylo has called for device-level age verification for accessing online porn to be implemented on a “global level”, after the company reinstated access…
Ofcom targets ‘smaller’ porn sites in UK age check crackdown
UK regulator warns even niche adult sites must comply with age verification law.
Meta sues over AI ‘nudify’ app adverts flooding Instagram
Meta is suing an AI ‘nudify’ app company, as part of a crackdown the media giant says it is undertaking on such apps being advertised on…
Pornhub blocks France: ‘There will always be a way’ around blocks, Minister admits
Following Aylo blocking access to its porn sites in France, the French digital minister has admitted that there will “always be a way” to get around…
Australia seeks record fine in first deepfake porn case as global crackdown intensifies
Is the global crackdown on nonconsensual deepfake porn starting to properly bite? It seems so. Following tough new rules regarding creating and sharing nonconsensual deepfake porn…
Pornhub among porn sites investigated by EU authorities over age verification
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Pornhub and three other porn sites and platforms, with the organization suspecting that they are not complying with…
Sweden criminalizes paying for online sex acts, putting live cam and OnlyFans users at risk of prison
Sweden’s parliament has passed a law amendment criminalizing buying and commissioning sex acts remotely, raising the prospect of live porn cam and OnlyFans users facing prison…
Undress.cc and US porn site investigated by Ofcom over new age verification rules
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulation authority, is investigating a porn site company and a company behind AI ‘nudify’ web apps, that the authority believes may not…
Legal scholars advocate criminalizing VR ‘rape’
If you use a female-presenting avatar when entering a metaverse space, it’s usually not long before a penguin or elf or… whatever avatar begins groping, humping,…
Take It Down Act: Sharing non-consensual deepfake porn to become illegal in the US
Sharing sexually explicit photos and videos without the consent of people depicted in the content, including AI-generated deepfake adult content, is to become illegal in the…
UK regulator warns ‘hundreds’ of porn sites about looming age verification deadline
Ofcom says that sites providing porn in the UK must implement “highly effective” age verification processes by July 25, 2025, to ensure that users are aged…
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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.