Judge Blocks Utah VPN Law; Site-Blocking Piracy Bill Introduced

A federal judge has blocked Utah's attempt to update its online pornography age verification law, which included a requirement for users to use VPNs to mask their IP addresses. The ruling comes amidst ongoing debates about online privacy and the effectiveness of such measures.

Separately, lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at combating foreign digital piracy. The proposed DEFEND IP Act would allow content owners to obtain court orders compelling internet providers to block access to foreign piracy websites. This move signals a renewed effort to address intellectual property theft through site-blocking mechanisms.