Protecting Kids Online: State by State.
CFA’s series that tracks legislation and policy efforts across the U.S. aimed at shielding children from online exploitation, unsafe platform practices, and harmful digital content.
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Child Safety Online: Utah’s $5M Penalty Shows the Stakes for Families Everywhere
The fight to protect children from online exploitation is gaining momentum across the nation. Utah is the latest state to take bold action against pornography giant Pornhub, holding its parent company, Aylo, accountable for failing to block child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and nonconsensual content (NCM) from its platforms.
In partnership with the Federal Trade Commission, Utah announced a settlement requiring Pornhub’s operators to pay a $5 million penalty and to establish safeguards that prevent CSAM and NCM from appearing on its sites. Read the full article here.
Why This Matters for Colorado
Although the case unfolded in Utah, it sends a powerful message for Colorado and beyond: states can and must act to hold online platforms accountable. Colorado currently ranks among the top states for reported trafficking activity, underscoring the urgency of ensuring children are not exploited online.
By watching what’s happening in Utah, Coloradans can see how legislative and legal tools may be used here to demand greater accountability from companies profiting off unsafe digital environments.
Building Momentum Nationwide
Utah is not alone. Across the country, states are introducing measures aimed at:
- Age verification for adult content sites
- Stricter protections on how children’s data is collected and shared
- Accountability for social media design features that put kids at risk
Each step adds to a growing national movement to protect children in the digital age.
Protect Your Community: Book a Free CFA Awareness Presentation
Empower your family, school, church, or organization with the knowledge and tools to recognize and prevent online child exploitation.
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Educate on digital dangers and red flags
Equip parents, leaders, and teens with prevention strategies
Mobilize your community to protect Colorado’s most vulnerable children
👉 Book a presentation today and help stop child exploitation before it starts.
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