The UK Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) outlines strict requirements for websites hosting adult content to protect children from accessing harmful material. To comply, adult content websites must implement reliable and effective age verification measures that meet regulatory standards.
What does the law require?
Under the UK Online Safety Act 2023, online platforms must:
Prevent users under 18 from accessing adult content.
Use robust age verification systems approved by Ofcom, ensuring both accuracy and privacy.
Regularly review their systems to ensure they remain effective and compliant.
Acceptable methods of age verification
Ofcom provides guidelines on acceptable age verification methods. These include:
Biometric age estimation
Uses facial analysis to estimate the user’s age.
Non-intrusive, fast, and does not store identifiable personal data.
Document-based verification
Users can upload government-issued identification, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Secure systems cross-check the data to verify the user’s age without storing sensitive information unnecessarily.
Credit or payment card verification
Many financial services in the UK require users to be 18 or older.
Platforms may verify age by confirming a valid payment method tied to an adult user.
Third-party verification services
Specialized third-party providers can securely confirm a user’s age using databases or other approved methods.
These providers often ensure compliance with privacy regulations and minimize data retention.
Account-based verification
Platforms may verify a user’s age during account creation by requiring proof of identity or linking the account to an existing verified service.
How mymember.site ensures compliance with UK's law
We prioritize biometric age estimation, as it is fast, secure, and privacy-focused. This advanced method analyzes facial features to estimate age without storing sensitive personal data, ensuring compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and Ofcom’s standards. Additionally, we work with trusted third-party providers and regularly update our systems to remain compliant with the latest regulations.
More information
If you have questions about France's legal requirements or our age verification system, contact our support team via the Live Chat or email support@mymember.site. For more information about the UK's law, visit the Ofcom website on online safety.