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“A broad censorship regime" - Big Tech and students hit Texas age verification law with legal complaints
By Chiara Castro published
The Texas App Store Accountability Act is set to be enforced on January 1, 2026, requiring Big Tech to perform age checks on all users downloading apps in app stores.

Wisconsin wants to force all adult sites to block VPNs with a new age verification bill – here's everything we know
By Chiara Castro published
Now in the Senate, the Wisconsin bill adds to the proposal threatening VPN usage in the name of child safety online – and experts are worried.

ID, please – inside the age verification "mess" splintering the US internet
By Chiara Castro last updated
After the UK, age verification laws are changing the internet in the US. Here's all you need to know.

Mandatory age verification lands in Ohio – here’s all you need to know
By Chiara Castro last updated
Ohio joins over 20 US states in enforcing some form of mandatory age verification requirements. Critics keep warning against the impact on people's privacy.

Arizona age verification law – Proton said to be "robust enough" to handle any VPN surge
By Chiara Castro published
Arizona's age verification law comes into force starting from September 26. Here's how Proton VPN can help if you are worried about your data privacy and security.

"The Michigan bill is a danger for the political discourse" – Proton slams verification laws turning VPNs into a liability
By Chiara Castro published
Proton explains why banning VPN is a bad idea and how proposals like the one in Michigan risk changing the US approach towards this security software.

"We want to make some noise" - Advocates are stepping in to defend VPNs, and they need your help
By Chiara Castro published
Fight for the Future is calling everyone worldwide to join the Defend VPNs Day of Action on September 25 and tell their government that banning VPNs cannot be an option.

Mandatory age verification set to land in Arizona, adult content sites to geo-restrict their content
By Chiara Castro last updated
Arizona is only the latest US state to enforce mandatory age checks in a bid to protect children online. Yet, some experts warn of privacy implications.
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