Residents of Virginia and Mississippi no longer will be able to access Pornhub after the states passed laws requiring age verification to access pornographic websites.
The states, whose rules went into effect July 1, join Utah and Louisiana in enacting laws that require users to show proof that they are older than 18.
The company says the laws are a significant roadblock for users and, citing privacy and safety concerns, decided to block access to its site in most of the states that have enacted age verification laws. Pornhub complied with Louisiana law and set up a digital wallet for users to verify their age. However, in response to Utah enacting similar legislation in May, the company opted to block access in the state.
“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,” adult film actor Cherie DeVille says in the video.
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