Court Agrees with EFF: Utah’s VPN Law Demands a Technical Impossibility
Summary
A federal judge has blocked Utah's SB 73, an age verification law that attempted to outlaw the privacy protections of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The court ruled that the law likely violates the U.S. Constitution by imposing significant burdens on businesses and individuals outside Utah. EFF argued that the law demanded technical impossibilities and undermined user privacy.
IFF Assessment
This article discusses a legal victory for digital privacy advocates and users of VPNs, as a court blocked a law that would have undermined VPN functionality.
Defender Context
This case highlights the ongoing tension between government attempts to regulate online content and the privacy protections offered by tools like VPNs. Defenders should be aware of legislative efforts that could impact the use of anonymity and privacy tools, as these can also be used to protect sensitive data and communications.