France has implemented strict regulations to protect minors from accessing adult content online. The SREN Law (Secure Digital Environment Regulation), enacted on May 21, 2024, establishes mandatory age verification requirements for websites hosting pornographic content. These rules aim to ensure a safer digital environment for minors.
Requirements under the SREN Law
Mandatory age verification. Adult content websites must implement reliable methods to verify the age of their users. This is designed to prevent access to such content by individuals under 18 years old.
Use of biometric methods. Age verification must involve robust systems, such as biometric methods, which estimate the user’s age through facial recognition or other secure technologies.
Arcom compliance. The French regulatory authority, Arcom (Autorité de Régulation de la Communication Audiovisuelle et Numérique), has established technical standards for these age verification systems. Websites are required to comply with these standards to ensure both reliability and user privacy.
Enforcement and penalties. Non-compliant websites face financial penalties of up to €150,000 or 2% of their global turnover. Arcom also has the authority to block or delist non-compliant websites within France.
Compliance timeline
Full compliance with the SREN Law, including adherence to Arcom’s standards, is required by April 9, 2025. Websites must upgrade their systems to meet the stringent requirements outlined in the law by this deadline.
How mymember.site is compliant with France's age verification law
We comply with French regulations by using biometric facial age estimation to verify the age of users accessing adult sites on our network. This method is fully compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and ensures that the verification process is secure, reliable, and user-friendly.
Benefits of biometric facial age estimation
Ease of use: Our age estimation feature analyzes a user's face via webcam or smartphone camera to estimate age quickly and accurately.
Data minimization: No facial images or personal data are stored after verification, ensuring complete privacy.
Automatic GDPR compliance: The process adheres to data protection laws to safeguard user information.
Speed: Users can complete the verification in seconds without needing to upload sensitive documents.
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 detailed information about the SREN Law and its requirements, visit these official resources: