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Virginia age verification laws for adult websites
Updated over a month ago

In Virginia, Senate Bill 1515 (SB 1515) requires adult websites to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit content. This law mandates that websites with a substantial portion of adult content must verify users' ages before granting access.

For more information, visit the official Virginia General Assembly website: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1515

Punishments for non-compliance

Failure to comply with Virginia’s age verification law may result in:

  • Civil penalties and fines imposed by the state

  • Potential lawsuits from individuals affected

  • Possible restrictions or bans on website operations in Virginia

  • Increased legal scrutiny and regulatory action

Accepted methods of age verification

Under Virginia SB 1515, adult websites can use the following methods to verify users' ages:

  • Government-issued ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport)

  • Third-party age verification services

  • Credit card verification (if it provides proof of age)

  • Other reliable methods that provide proof of age in compliance with state law

How we are compliant

We ensure compliance with Virginia’s age verification law by:

  • Utilizing a trusted third-party government ID verification system

  • Implementing secure data handling practices to protect users' privacy

  • Regularly updating our verification processes to align with legal requirements

  • Providing clear information to users about the verification process

For additional details, visit the official Virginia legislation page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1515.

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