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Kentucky age verification laws for adult websites
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Kentucky requires adult websites to verify the age of users accessing explicit content under House Bill 278 (HB 278). This law mandates that websites hosting adult content must implement measures to ensure that only individuals aged 18 and older can view such material.

For more details, you can visit the official Kentucky legislative website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov

Penalties for non-compliance

Failure to comply with Kentucky's age verification law may result in the following penalties:

  • Civil fines for website operators who do not implement age verification

  • Potential lawsuits from affected users or guardians of minors

  • Risk of website being blocked or restricted within the state

  • Possible criminal charges for repeated violations

Accepted methods of age verification

To comply with HB 278, adult websites must use effective age verification methods, which may include:

  • Third-party government ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport)

  • Credit card authentication (as a proof of age)

  • Public records check (using official databases)

  • Facial recognition technology matched with ID documents

  • Mobile carrier age verification services

How we are compliant

To ensure compliance with Kentucky's HB 278, our platform follows these measures:

  • We use third-party government ID verification to confirm users are 18 or older.

  • Our system does not store sensitive user data after verification, maintaining privacy.

  • We regularly update our compliance policies to align with Kentucky state law.

  • Our customer support team is available to assist users with verification issues.

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