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SISEA and the War on Porn
In late December senators Sasse and Merkley introduced the Stop Internet Exploitation Act or SISEA. The relatively short bill introduced legislation to Require any user uploading a video to the platform verify their identity. Require any user uploading a video to the platform also upload a signed consent form from every individual appearing in the video. Creates a private right of action against an uploader who uploads a pornographic image without the consent of an individual featured in the image. Require platforms hosting pornography include a notice or banner on the website instructing how an individual can request removal of a video if an individual has not consented to it…