New porn ban law comes into force across US state – viewers will be asked a question if they try to access it
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A NEW law designed to crack down on underage viewers watching adult content has come into force across Florida. State lawmakers crafted the legislation in a move designed to help protect children on the internet. The law, which came into effect on January 1, means that Floridians who want to access adult content platforms must share their ID to prove they are old enough.
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Users will have to verify their age regardless of what device they are using. The legislation was supported by state Democrats and Republicans. It passed by a margin of 109 lawmakers to four. Websites that breach the law could be slapped with hefty fines totaling up to $50,000 per violation.
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However, major adult content websites have taken action in light of the law being passed. The company behind Pornhub has blocked those in the Sunshine State to access the platform, per CBS News. Aylo chiefs believe that having to share ID poses a privacy risk.
"As you may know, your elected officials in Florida are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website," officials said. "While safety and compliance are at the forefront of our mission, giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution for protecting our users, and in fact, will put children and your privacy at risk.".
