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Thank You For Joining Us This Expo Season
With expo season having come to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us and engaged in critical conversations about free speech, age verification, advocacy, and the future of the adult industry.
We were proud to host another successful FSC Summit at XBIZ LA, bringing together activists, creators, journalists, policymakers, and industry leaders for a full day of strategy, analysis, and practical tools for 2026.
And a huge congratulations to Allie Eve Knox on receiving the 2026 FSC Advocacy Award! Allie’s tireless work and fearless voice continue to move our community forward, and we’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
FSC In The News
Free Speech Coalition Announces Support For OpenAge Initiative And Adoption of AgeKeys For User-Centric Age Assurance
“'We believe that device-based solutions are more effective than fragmented platform or site-specific approaches,' says Alison Boden, Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition. 'OpenAge and AgeKey offer a practical bridge between these models, allowing users to store a verified age result locally on the device and reuse it across multiple platforms without repeated verification or resubmission of sensitive data. This approach holds the promise of reduced friction and privacy risks that have undermined compliance with age-verification mandates, and provides a path that is affordable for large platforms, independent creators, and small businesses alike.'” Read more on EIN Presswire... ( [link removed] )
FTC Officially Endorses Age Verification At The Federal Level
“As AVN reported ( [link removed] ) , the agency appears to have intentionally excluded adult-industry companies and other stakeholders, including the Free Speech Coalition (FSC). The age verification workshop was planned, according to an anonymous source, with a clear bias against the industry, as it is unable to speak to online safety for minors.” Read more on AVN... ( [link removed] )
Industry News
Conservative Lawmakers Want Porn Taxes. Critics Say They're Unconstitutional
New proposals in Utah, Alabama, and Pennsylvania would impose special taxes on adult content on top of age verification mandates, effectively turning taxation into a new tool of censorship. FSC's Mike Stabile warns that a tax on speech “limits that right to those who can afford it,” and that content specific taxes on protected expression are unconstitutional. Targeting adult content today sets a dangerous precedent for any form of speech lawmakers decide they don’t like tomorrow. Read more on Wired... ( [link removed] )
App For Quitting Porn Leaked Users' Masturbation Habits
A “porn quitting” app leaked deeply sensitive user data, exposing masturbation habits, mental health details, and ages for more than 600,000 users, including over 100,000 minors. The breach stems from a well known Google Firebase misconfiguration that security researchers say remains widespread and easily exploitable. The incident highlights just how urgent it is to protect intimate sexual data. Read more on 404Media... ( [link removed] )
The UK War On VPNs Is An Embarrassment -- Backlash Grows Over Proposed VPN Age-Checks
UK lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban children from using VPNs and force providers to implement age verification, sparking backlash from technologists and civil society. Critics, including Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, call the plan an embarrassment, warning it would set a dangerous precedent for digital privacy. Read more on Tech Radar... ( [link removed] )
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are The 3 Biggest Changes
TikTok’s new US-based ownership comes with major changes to its privacy policy, giving the app access to more detailed user data than before. The platform can now collect precise location information and track interactions with its AI tools. Read more on Wired... ( [link removed] )
So, You've Hit An Age Gate. What Now?
Age verification mandates are creating a tricky and risky situation for users online. Platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok offer a range of age-gate options, from inferred age and facial scans to credit cards and photo IDs, but each comes with privacy trade-offs and the potential for sensitive data to be exposed. EFF’s article walks through these different methods in detail, explaining the risks and what users should know before submitting their information. While no solution is perfect, the best approach is to provide the minimum amount of personal information necessary and carefully consider how your data will be stored and shared. Read more on EFF... ( [link removed] )
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