South Carolina's age verification law for adult websites is outlined in House Bill H 3424, which requires commercial entities that publish or distribute material harmful to minors to implement strict age verification measures. The law aims to prevent minors from accessing adult content by requiring websites to verify the age of users before granting access.
For more information, visit: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3424&session=125
Requirements under the law
Adult websites must comply with the following requirements:
Implement a reliable method of age verification to restrict access to users under 18 years old.
Use a third-party verification system to confirm users' ages through government-issued identification.
Display a warning or notification on their homepage stating that the website contains adult content and requires age verification.
Ensure that personal data collected for verification purposes is securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with South Carolina’s age verification law can result in:
Civil penalties, including fines imposed on the website owner or operator.
Potential lawsuits from individuals or state authorities for damages related to non-compliance.
Injunctions that may require the website to cease operations within the state.
Reputational damage and loss of business credibility.
Accepted methods of age verification
The state of South Carolina allows the following methods for verifying users' ages:
Government-issued ID verification (such as driver's licenses, passports, or state IDs).
Third-party verification services that confirm age using official records.
Credit card verification, provided it verifies the user's age and identity.
Biometric verification, such as facial recognition matching government ID records.
How we are compliant
We ensure full compliance with South Carolina’s age verification law through the following measures:
Utilizing third-party government ID verification to confirm users' ages before granting access.
Implementing secure encryption protocols to protect user data.
Displaying clear warnings about adult content and age restrictions.
Regularly updating our security measures to meet legal and industry standards.
For more details, please visit the official South Carolina legislative website at https://www.scstatehouse.gov.