Germany has strict laws regarding age verification to ensure that minors cannot access inappropriate content online. The primary regulation for this is outlined by the Commission for the Protection of Minors in the Media (KJM). This framework requires adult websites to implement robust age verification systems to prevent access by individuals under 18 years old.
What the law requires
The German Youth Protection Act and related guidelines from the KJM mandate the use of advanced technical measures to verify a user’s age. Websites hosting adult content must ensure:
Age-declared media and labeling requirements: Content providers must label content according to the legally defined age categories (e.g., FSK ratings. English translation: Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry) to ensure appropriate filtering and compliance.
Certified age verification systems (AVS): The KJM requires that age verification systems used must be certified and meet their strict standards to prevent minors from accessing adult content.
Parental control considerations: Websites must support parental control mechanisms to enable further protection of minors through optional tools.
User authentication measures: In addition to biometric verification, other secure authentication methods like eID (electronic ID), video identification, or postal verification may be required for higher-risk content.
Regular audits and compliance checks: Providers must ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards by conducting periodic reviews of their age verification processes.
Adult websites that fail to comply with these regulations risk severe penalties, including fines and potential legal actions.
How mymember.site ensures compliance with Germany's law
We comply with Germany’s age verification regulations under the German Youth Protection Act (JuSchG) and the KJM guidelines by implementing biometric facial age estimation to verify the age of users accessing adult content on our network. This method ensures compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) while providing a secure and user-friendly verification experience.
Benefits of our biometric facial age estimation
Ease of use: Users can verify their age quickly and conveniently by allowing our system to analyze their face via webcam or smartphone camera, providing an accurate age estimate without the need for manual input.
Certified compliance: Our system meets the strict certification requirements set by the KJM, ensuring it aligns with Germany’s legal standards for age verification.
Data protection: No personal data or facial images are stored after verification, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and German data privacy laws.
Alternative verification methods: In addition to biometric facial age estimation, we support document verification and integration with secure identity verification systems, such as eID, for enhanced security and flexibility.
Continuous monitoring: We conduct regular audits and updates to ensure our systems stay compliant with evolving regulations and maintain a high level of security and accuracy.
More information
If you have questions about Germany's legal requirements or our age verification system, contact our support team via the Live Chat or email support@mymember.site. For more information on Germany’s age verification requirements, visit the official KJM website.