Florida has implemented age verification requirements for adult websites under Florida House Bill 3 (HB 3). This law is designed to protect minors from accessing adult content by mandating strict age verification procedures for users accessing such websites from within the state.
For more details, you can view the full text of the bill here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/3
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Florida's age verification law can result in severe penalties, including:
Civil penalties and fines for website operators who fail to implement proper verification methods.
Potential lawsuits from individuals or parents of minors who accessed adult content without proper age verification.
Criminal liability for intentional neglect or misrepresentation in verifying users' ages.
Business restrictions or potential shutdowns for repeat violations.
Accepted methods of age verification
Under Florida HB 3, adult websites must implement one of the following age verification methods to ensure compliance:
Third-party government ID verification, such as a driver's license or passport.
Digital identity verification services that securely match government-issued ID data.
Credit card verification as an additional step to verify age.
Facial recognition technology that matches a user's ID with their live photo.
Blockchain-based identity verification to ensure tamper-proof age verification.
How we are compliant
We ensure full compliance with Florida's HB 3 by implementing the following measures:
Utilizing third-party government ID verification to confirm users' age securely and accurately.
Partnering with verified digital identity providers to process age verification efficiently.
Encrypting all user data to maintain privacy and security in compliance with state regulations.
Providing clear terms of service outlining our age verification processes.
Conducting regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with Florida's legal requirements.
For more information and updates on compliance measures, visit: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/3.