Will other states follow Utah's lead and implement similar age verification laws for VPN users?
Utah first to hold websites liable for masked user locations with new age verification law
Utah has become the first U.S. state to pass a law holding websites accountable if their users mask their location using virtual private networks (VPNs). The legislation, which went into effect on May 10, is aimed at preventing users from bypassing age checks for accessing certain content or services. This move sets a precedent that could influence other states to adopt similar measures, sparking debates around privacy and digital rights.
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- Other states will quickly follow
- A few states might consider it
- Most states will reject the idea
- Federal law may preempt state action