Major adult websites , including Pornhub , YouPorn, and RedTube, briefly went offline in France earlier this month to protest a new age verification law, according to France24. The law, which required these platforms to verify user ages using government-issued IDs or credit cards, was suspended on Friday (June 20) by a French court pending a review of its compatibility with European Union regulations, allowing the sites to resume operations.
Aylo wants Apple, Google to do age verification
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, argued that the mandated age verification process posed significant security risks, including potential hacks and leaks of sensitive user data, as reported by France24. The company, which sees seven million daily visitors in France across its platforms, advocates for device-level age verification managed by tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, or Google, stating that the court’s suspension provides an “opportunity to reconsider more efficient approaches” to age verification. France24 also noted that the French government intends to appeal the suspension to the Council of State, France’s highest administrative court.
Aylo’s push for device-level verification aligns with emerging tech solutions, such as Apple’s Screen Time or Microsoft’s Family Safety tools, which allow age restrictions to be set at the operating system level. However, implementing such systems globally remains complex due to varying privacy laws and technical standards across jurisdictions.
France is Pornhub’s second-largest market
France is Pornhub’s second-largest market globally, trailing only the United States, with the Philippines, Mexico, and the United Kingdom rounding out the top five countries by traffic, according to Aylo’s data. The company did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.
The debate over age verification for adult websites extends beyond France. In the United States, 19 states, including Florida and Texas, have enacted similar laws, often requiring users to bypass restrictions using virtual private networks (VPNs). The United Kingdom and Germany also enforce age-related access controls for adult content, with the UK’s Digital Economy Act 2017 mandating strict age verification, though implementation has faced delays and challenges. Germany relies on a combination of self-regulation and legal frameworks to restrict access to adult sites for minors.
Why Aylo is against the age verification law
Critics of such laws, including digital privacy advocates, argue that collecting sensitive personal information increases the risk of data breaches, citing incidents like the 2015 Ashley Madison hack, which exposed millions of users’ personal details. Supporters, however, emphasize the need to protect minors from accessing explicit content, with studies like one from the European Commission in 2023 indicating that over 20% of minors in the EU have encountered adult content online.
The French government’s appeal to the Council of State will likely influence future regulatory approaches in the EU, where member states are increasingly grappling with balancing child safety and user privacy. For now, the suspension offers a temporary reprieve for adult platforms in France, but the broader debate over age verification continues to intensify globally. For more information on the French appeal process, visit France24’s coverage at france24.com.
Aylo wants Apple, Google to do age verification
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, argued that the mandated age verification process posed significant security risks, including potential hacks and leaks of sensitive user data, as reported by France24. The company, which sees seven million daily visitors in France across its platforms, advocates for device-level age verification managed by tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, or Google, stating that the court’s suspension provides an “opportunity to reconsider more efficient approaches” to age verification. France24 also noted that the French government intends to appeal the suspension to the Council of State, France’s highest administrative court.
Aylo’s push for device-level verification aligns with emerging tech solutions, such as Apple’s Screen Time or Microsoft’s Family Safety tools, which allow age restrictions to be set at the operating system level. However, implementing such systems globally remains complex due to varying privacy laws and technical standards across jurisdictions.
France is Pornhub’s second-largest market
France is Pornhub’s second-largest market globally, trailing only the United States, with the Philippines, Mexico, and the United Kingdom rounding out the top five countries by traffic, according to Aylo’s data. The company did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.
The debate over age verification for adult websites extends beyond France. In the United States, 19 states, including Florida and Texas, have enacted similar laws, often requiring users to bypass restrictions using virtual private networks (VPNs). The United Kingdom and Germany also enforce age-related access controls for adult content, with the UK’s Digital Economy Act 2017 mandating strict age verification, though implementation has faced delays and challenges. Germany relies on a combination of self-regulation and legal frameworks to restrict access to adult sites for minors.
Why Aylo is against the age verification law
Critics of such laws, including digital privacy advocates, argue that collecting sensitive personal information increases the risk of data breaches, citing incidents like the 2015 Ashley Madison hack, which exposed millions of users’ personal details. Supporters, however, emphasize the need to protect minors from accessing explicit content, with studies like one from the European Commission in 2023 indicating that over 20% of minors in the EU have encountered adult content online.
The French government’s appeal to the Council of State will likely influence future regulatory approaches in the EU, where member states are increasingly grappling with balancing child safety and user privacy. For now, the suspension offers a temporary reprieve for adult platforms in France, but the broader debate over age verification continues to intensify globally. For more information on the French appeal process, visit France24’s coverage at france24.com.
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