UK Revives Dangerous Attempt to Verify Age of People Who Watch Porn
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wxdp7m/uk-online-safety-bill-porn-age
The UK’s Online Safety Bill, first introduced in 2021, is back—this time with stricter rules for any sites that might feature adult content.
The bill would require social networks, and any websites that allow users to upload content, to enact a “duty of care” that would require sites to proactively remove harmful or illegal content. People using adult websites might be required to prove they’re over 18 by using a credit card tied to their name, or otherwise confirming they’re legally adults through a third-party service. The bill is expected to be introduced to parliament over the next few months.