Summary
Pornhub plans to block access to its site in Arizona as the state enacts a new law requiring age verification for users. The law mandates that websites verify a user's age using an ID, face scan, or credit card, with no data storage allowed. Pornhub's parent company argues that these laws are flawed and could push users to unregulated sites.
Key Facts
- Arizona passed a law requiring age verification for adult websites, which takes effect this Friday.
- The age verification can be done using an ID, face scan, or credit card.
- The law prohibits companies from storing users' verification data.
- Pornhub will block its site in Arizona in response to the new law.
- Similar laws have led to a significant traffic drop on Pornhub in other states.
- Critics say these laws could drive users to unregulated sites and raise privacy concerns.
- Pornhub's parent company supports age verification but argues current methods are flawed.
- The law's effectiveness and impact remain uncertain.
