Denmark's age verification regulations, based on the Media Responsibility Act, aim to ensure that only individuals of legal age can access adult content. These requirements focus on implementing secure and privacy-conscious methods for verifying age.
Requirements for age verification in Denmark
Websites providing adult content in Denmark must adhere to the following:
Implement age verification measures to confirm users are of legal age before accessing content.
Adhere to GDPR regulations to protect user data during the verification process.
Provide transparency by informing users about the purpose and process of age verification.
Acceptable methods of age verification
Websites must use reliable and secure methods to verify age. Acceptable methods in Denmark include:
Biometric facial age estimation:
Analyze a user's face via webcam or smartphone camera to estimate their age.
Must comply with GDPR by ensuring no images or data are stored.
Official ID document verification:
Verify age using a valid government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license).
Systems must encrypt and delete sensitive data after verification.
Bank or credit card authentication:
Verify age through a payment card linked to the user’s identity.
Ensure card use matches legal age requirements.
NemID/MitID authentication:
Use Denmark’s secure digital identification system to confirm user age.
Provides high-security verification tied to the Danish population register.
How mymember.site is compliant with Denmark's age verification law
We comply with Danish regulations by using biometric facial age estimation to verify user age. This GDPR-compliant method ensures secure, private, and user-friendly verification for accessing adult content.
Benefits of our biometric facial age estimation
Ease of use: Analyze age quickly using a webcam or smartphone camera.
Data minimization: No data or images are stored after verification.
GDPR compliance: The process safeguards user privacy and adheres to Danish laws.
Efficiency: Verification is completed within seconds for user convenience.
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 Denmark's age verification law, visit: retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2022/1564