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I'm no expert on this subject, but > If pornhub is not physically located in Lousiana but only accessible from there.. why do they even have to comply with thi
by xwowsersx 4y ago
I'm no expert on this subject, but
> If pornhub is not physically located in Lousiana but only accessible from there.. why do they even have to comply with this law?
I'm not sure this is how the question of the applicability of a particular state's laws to website is determined.
AFAIK, a website is considered to be operating in a state if it is directed towards users in that state. For example, if a website targets users in California, it would be considered to be operating in California, even if the website's servers are located in a different state.
More generally, websites need to abide by laws of the states in which they operate, i.e. complying with any relevant regulations and laws related to e.g. sale of goods/services, advertising, privacy, and other consumer protections.
Sometimes it's difficult or impossible to fully comply with the laws of every state in which it operates, due to differences between state laws.
So, I'm sure the way this works is more complex than I'm presenting it, but I do know that physical location is not dispositive.