In a recent feature by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the growing concerns over age verification measures are highlighted, noting that these laws could significantly impact more than just adult content—particularly for LGBTQ+ communities.
LGBT Tech is mentioned in the article as a key voice warning that these laws could censor LGBTQ+ content under the guise of protecting children. As states push for stricter age verification, this poses a significant threat to freedom of expression, especially for LGBTQ+ creators and educators online.
We need to stand up against these age verification laws—not only to protect users’ free expression rights, but also to safeguard the free flow of information that is vital to a democratic society. Reach out to your state and federal legislators, raise awareness about the consequences of these policies, and support organizations like the LGBT Tech, ACLU, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, and others that are fighting for digital rights of young people alongside EFF.
For further insight, read the full article here.
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