Blocking of Pornhub in Southern States Due to Age Verification Laws

SOURCE www.ibtimes.com
Adult content website Pornhub has been blocked in nearly every southern state due to laws requiring age verification. 17 states including Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee have officially blocked Pornhub. Conservative-leaning states like Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Nebraska, and Utah have also enacted similar laws. Sites failing to screen viewers could face heavy fines or lawsuits. VPN use in Florida jumped 1,150% following the implementation of these laws.

Key Points

  • 17 states in the southern US have blocked Pornhub due to age verification laws
  • Conservative-leaning states have also enacted similar laws
  • Sites failing to verify age could face fines or lawsuits
  • VPNs use surged following the implementation of these laws

Pros

  • Protects children from accessing adult content
  • Ensures user safety and privacy

Cons

  • Potential violation of user privacy with sensitive personal information collection