Pornhub has been blocked in almost all of the US South, as reported by 404media.co.
While age verification and identity checks have legitimate reasons, the outcome leaves us with less privacy, especially without robust data privacy and data protection rights. Data brokers continue to operate with minimal regulation, raising concerns about the privacy of individuals.
For instance, concerns about TikTok are less credible when they can obtain similar data from data brokers. Legislators should prioritize improving data protection before implementing these regulations.