In a major ruling, the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial law requiring online porn sites to verify users are 18 or older — using government-issued IDs or third-party tools. The law, aimed at protecting minors, carries heavy fines: up to $250,000 per violation involving underage access.
The message to adult platforms is clear:
Comply or face massive consequences.
But here’s the real problem no one is solving:
These laws are being enforced with outdated, invasive technology.
What Went Wrong?
The Texas law, and others like it, rely heavily on ID uploads or biometric scans — solutions that raise massive red flags around user privacy, data storage, and platform liability.
Critics, like the Electronic Frontier Foundation, argue that these systems risk exposing sensitive personal data, can be easily bypassed with VPNs, and may infringe on free expression.
And let’s be honest: most adult platforms don’t want to store IDs or scan users’ faces.
They want to stay compliant, protect users, and keep conversion rates high — without becoming the next headline-making data breach.
There’s a Better Way: Changefly
Instead of forcing users to upload documents or expose their identity, Changefly verifies age anonymously using a secure, one-time digital token.
There’s no account to create.
No ID to upload.
No birthday to fake.
It’s fast, frictionless, and 100% compliant with laws like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA — without storing or exposing personal data.
Developers, Here’s Why This Matters
If you manage or build websites for adult content, fan platforms, or anything age-restricted, this ruling is a wake-up call.
You need an age verification system that is:
- ✅ Legally compliant
- ✅ User-private (no personal data retention)
- ✅ Developer-friendly (API-ready in <5 min)
- ✅ Bot- and fraud-resistant
That’s what Changefly does.
See How It Works — In Just 15 Minutes
I’m working directly with Changefly to help adult platforms and their developers get compliant — without compromising user privacy or business performance.
If your site deals with age-restricted content and you’re unsure how to move forward after this ruling, now’s the time to talk.
📅 Book a quick 15-minute call here:
https://bit.ly/changeflycalendar
You’ll see exactly how Changefly works and why platforms are adopting it to stay ahead of regulation — without slowing down their users.
Will Walker
Privacy + Identity Solutions | Changefly
📞 +1-212-390-1198
📧 Will@Changefly.com
https://bit.ly/changeflycalendar
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