OnlyFans Will Start Checking Criminal Records. Creators Say It's a Terrible Idea

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OnlyFans will start running background checks on new content creators via a partnership with Checkr Trust.
The checks aim to prevent individuals with certain criminal convictions from joining, but details on criteria and implementation are unclear.
Concerns raised by creators include potential discrimination against sex workers and invasive overreach by the platform.
Checkr, the background check provider, has faced numerous lawsuits for inaccuracies in reporting.
Background checks may push vulnerable individuals towards less safe forms of sex work.
Increased data collection poses risks of leaks, especially for adult creators who are already hypervisible.
OnlyFans' dominance in the market leaves creators with limited alternatives if they oppose the new policy.
The platform's parent company, Fenix International Ltd, is reportedly in talks to sell for around $8 billion.

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