Malta has implemented regulations related to age verification for adult websites through the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). This act outlines the requirements that platforms must meet to ensure minors are not exposed to adult content.
Key requirements for age verification in Malta
User age verification: Websites must check that users are at least 18 years old before granting access to adult content. Verification methods can include by credit card, or uploading of photo ID, or the use of age estimation technology.
Biometric verification (facial age estimation): To verify the user’s age, adult websites can use biometric facial age estimation. This involves analyzing the user’s face through their webcam or smartphone camera to estimate their age quickly and accurately.
No storing of personal data: No facial images or personal data should be stored after verification, ensuring complete privacy for the users.
GDPR compliance: The age verification process must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure user data is protected.
How mymember.site complies with Malta's regulations
We comply with Malta's regulations by using biometric facial age estimation to verify the age of users accessing adult sites on our network. This method is fully compliant with GDPR and ensures that the verification process is secure, reliable, and user-friendly.
Benefits of our biometric facial age estimation:
Ease of use: Our age estimation feature analyzes a user's face via webcam or smartphone camera to estimate age quickly and accurately.
Data minimization: No facial images or personal data are stored after verification, ensuring complete privacy.
Automatic GDPR compliance: The process adheres to data protection laws to safeguard user information.
Speed: Users can complete the verification in seconds without needing to upload sensitive documents.
More information
If you have questions about our age verification, contact our support team via the Live Chat or email support@mymember.site. For detailed information on age verification in Malta, see Section 4.21 in the European Audiovisual Observatory legislation.