Global Adult Industry Policy Watch

The SCREEN Act: Federal Age-Verification Bill Threatens Privacy

The SCREEN Act: Federal Age-Verification Bill Threatens Privacy

The proposed federal age-verification bill, the SCREEN Act, is advancing through Senate markup with bipartisan support. It threatens anonymity and privacy for all internet users, including targeting VPNs, and could reshape online speech and adult content access nationwide. Civil liberties groups like EFF oppose it. The legislative timeline is accelerating.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026