Pornhub is set to become inaccessible to users in five additional states due to new age verification laws on adult entertainment websites. The company announced in a blog post that starting in July, it will block access to its website in Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, and Nebraska, in addition to the seven states it has already cut off access to in the past year.
These new laws aim to protect minors from accessing adult content online by requiring users to verify their age with a government-issued ID before accessing the site. While done with good intentions, these laws have sparked controversy in some states that have labeled pornography as a public health crisis.
In response to these laws, Pornhub has raised concerns about the privacy risks associated with age verification, such as potential identity theft and data breaches. The company believes that protecting minors and adults should start at the device level, rather than through online processes that pose security risks.
Pornhub is urging its community to advocate for better solutions to age verification laws through social media engagement and contacting local governments. The company emphasizes the importance of normalizing sexual expression and sex work, while also protecting user privacy and safety.
