Paper: Protecting Minors Online: Why Device-Based Age Verification Is the Key
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David Cooke and Sarah Bain

We are writing on behalf of Aylo and Ethical Capital Partners (ECP). Aylo (formerly MindGeek), is a technology and media company, owner of a large portfolio of adult entertainment properties (Pornhub, YouPorn, Redtube, Brazzers). ECP is a private equity firm managed by a multi- disciplinary advisory team with legal, regulatory, law enforcement, public engagement, capital markets and investment banking experience. Just over a year ago, ECP acquired Aylo.

Our submission is meant to provide insights into the complexities of site-based age verification, highlighting its challenges within existing approaches and the unintended consequences it presents. Additionally, we propose a device-level solution and wish to situate the issue of age verification within the broader context of making the internet safer for all.