The state of Idaho has implemented age verification requirements for adult websites under House Bill 498 (H 498). This law mandates that websites displaying adult content must verify the age of users to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate material. The law is designed to ensure compliance with state regulations and protect minors from exposure to harmful content.
For more details, visit: https://legislature.idaho.gov/
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Idaho's age verification law can result in serious penalties, including:
Civil penalties for website operators who do not implement proper age verification systems.
Fines imposed for each violation or instance of non-compliance.
Potential lawsuits from affected parties or guardians of minors exposed to adult content.
Website access restrictions, which may lead to legal orders to block non-compliant sites in the state.
Public listing of offenders, which may damage reputation and business operations.
Accepted methods of age verification
To comply with H 498, adult websites must implement one or more of the following age verification methods:
Third-party government ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID).
Credit card verification, as an age-appropriate proxy.
Biometric age verification using facial recognition technology.
Secure account-based systems, such as verified online accounts requiring proof of age upon registration.
AI-based verification tools that analyze user data and behavior patterns to determine age suitability.
How we are compliant
Our platform ensures full compliance with Idaho's age verification law (H 498) by implementing the following measures:
We use third-party government ID verification to confirm users' age with secure and reliable technology.
Our system ensures data encryption and protection, maintaining the privacy of users' personal information.
We conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure our verification methods meet state requirements.
We provide a seamless and user-friendly verification process, ensuring accessibility while maintaining security.
We work closely with legal experts and regulators to stay up to date with evolving compliance requirements.
For further details on Idaho’s age verification laws and compliance requirements, visit https://legislature.idaho.gov/.