Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Access Over Age Verification Law

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Access Over Age Verification Law

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Access Over Age Verification Law Bluesky Mississippi age verification law has sparked debate after the social platform chose to block access in the state rather than comply with new regulations. The law, known as HB 1126, requires all users of social media platforms to verify their age before gaining access. Bluesky explained that implementing such a system would demand extensive technical resources and raise serious privacy concerns, especially for a small startup competing against larger tech companies. Image Credits:Bluesky Why Bluesky Opposed The Mississippi Law According to Bluesky, the law goes beyond child safety measures by mandating verification for every user, not just for age-restricted content. This means the platform would have to collect sensitive data from all users and seek parental consent for anyone under 18. Noncompliance could result in penalties as high as $10,000 per user. Bluesky argued that such requirements create barriers for free speec…