‘Pajaporte’: Spain’s ‘porn passport’ age verification app is launching this summer
Spain is set to roll out an app-based age verification process allowing adults to access porn in the country, as the authorities prepare for an EU…
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Etsy sex toy and porn purge: Marketplace wields sexual content axe, with changes coming into effect July 29
Etsy is banning the sale of genital-contact sex toys on its US e-commerce site, as well as banning porn and other highly-explicit visual content. The company…
Pornhub will be blocked in over 25% of US states from July 1: Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky and Nebraska added to the growing list
Pornhub has announced that the site is set to be blocked in five further US states in summer 2024, due to new age verification rules, having…
Chaturbate’s Texas lawsuit payout shows US is serious about age verification
The owner of the adult camming site Chaturbate [very NSFW] has reached a $675,000 legal settlement with the State of Texas, over the site’s alleged lack…
UK court imposes first ban on using generative AI tools, in ‘landmark’ abuse case
A sex offender in the UK has been banned by a court from using or accessing “AI creating tools”, following his conviction for making over 1,000…
Creating non-consensual deepfakes to be made illegal in England and Wales, but there are still gray areas
Creating deepfake porn content without the consent of those depicted in it is set to become illegal in England and Wales, following an amendment to the…
‘Sending a message’: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sues over deepfake porn
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sued two men for defamation following deepfake porn videos featuring her image being posted online, in a civil case that…
Creating an eco-friendly sex tech industry: sustainable values or greenwashing tactics?
‘Providing ID for online porn every time is not a solution’: Pornhub disabled in Texas When you think of sustainability, the first thought to enter your…
‘Providing ID for online porn every time is not a solution’: Pornhub disabled in Texas
Aylo has disabled access to all its porn sites, which include Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn, in Texas, due to the state’s introduction of age verification rules…
A nuanced look at pornography: Challenging misconceptions, embracing complexity and recognizing innovation
A nuanced look at pornography Challenging misconceptions, embracing complexity and recognizing innovation In the ongoing debate surrounding pornography, voices from various corners of society often converge…
Pornhub, Redtube, Brazzers and YouPorn are now all blocking US users in two more states
Pornhub has kicked off 2024 by blocking the site in Montana and North Carolina due to new age verification rules, following the introduction of blocks in…
Age verification process for watching porn in the UK could include being forced to let AI scan your face to assess your age
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulatory authority, is considering using AI facial age assessments as part of verification processes to access online porn in the country. The…
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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.