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South Dakota Passes Porn Age Verification Bill, Sparks Privacy Debate

2/20/2025

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In a decisive move, South Dakota's Senate unanimously backed House Bill 1053, mandating age verification for websites hosting pornography. While the bill seeks to shield children from harmful content, it raises alarms about privacy violations and potential threats to personal data security, igniting a fierce debate over First Amendment rights.

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Story summary

In a decisive move, South Dakota's Senate unanimously backed House Bill 1053, mandating age verification for websites hosting pornography. While the bill seeks to shield children from harmful content, it raises alarms about privacy violations and potential threats to personal data security, igniting a fierce debate over First Amendment rights.