The Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024 outlines specific requirements for age verification to safeguard minors from accessing adult content online. This law applies to all websites and digital services offering adult content to users in Ireland.
What the law requires
The Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024 mandates that websites providing adult content implement effective measures to verify users are 18 years or older before granting access. The law emphasizes that these measures must be secure, reliable, and compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) privacy standards.
Acceptable methods of age verification
The law allows several methods of age verification to ensure compliance, including:
Biometric methods: Facial age estimation using AI technologies to determine whether a user meets the minimum age requirement.
Government-issued ID checks: Verification of passports, driver’s licenses, or other official documents through secure digital platforms.
Third-party verification services: Trusted external providers that confirm the user’s age based on verified records.
Credit card checks: Limited use of credit cards as a proxy for age verification since they are typically issued to adults.
The chosen method must effectively prevent minors from bypassing age controls while ensuring user privacy and data security.
How mymember.site is compliant with Ireland's age verification law
Our services ensure compliance with the Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024 by including advanced biometric facial age estimation. This approach provides a secure, user-friendly solution while minimizing the handling of sensitive personal data.
More information
If you have questions about Ireland'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 Ireland's Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill, visit the official Irish legislation website.