If you have tried to access certain parts of the internet lately, you might have been met with a jarring request. Sites are asking you to upload a copy of your driver’s license or scan your face to prove your age. What began as a single law in Louisiana has exploded into a nationwide movement.
Consequently, half of all U.S. states now require ID verification for adult websites. It is not your fault that you feel like your privacy is being traded for a digital gate. However, this hidden system of age-assurance technology is now a legal mandate in much of the country. We are revealing the full list of states currently enforcing these laws and what this means for your personal data security. You can find the full list of states with age-verification laws on Mashable.
