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Florida

Access is restricted pursuant to HB 3 (Online Protection for Minors). This legislation prohibits social media platforms from allowing accounts for children under 14 and mandates strict age verification for all users to ensure parental consent is obtained for minors aged 14 and 15.

Mississippi

Pursuant to the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126), digital service providers must verify the age of users to ensure minors obtain parental consent before accessing social media platforms.

Louisiana

Access is conditioned on compliance with HB 64. This bill requires reasonable age verification methods for digital services to prevent minors from accessing accounts without parental permission.

Utah

Compliance required under the Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152). This law requires social media companies to verify the age of all Utah residents to determine if they are minors and restricts access during overnight hours.

Arkansas

Verification is enforced pursuant to the Social Media Safety Act (SB 396 / Act 689). This statute requires social media companies to verify the age of account holders. Minors are prohibited from holding accounts without express parental consent.

South Carolina

Compliance required under the Child Online Safety Act (H 3431). This bill mandates that social media platforms verify the age of users and obtain parental consent for any user under the age of 18.

Tennessee

Verification required by the Protecting Children from Social Media Act (HB 1891). This law mandates that social media companies verify the age of account holders and obtain express parental consent for minors.

Georgia

Access requires verification under SB 351 (Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act). The law obligates social media platforms to make commercially reasonable efforts to verify age and obtain parental consent for minors under 16.

Virginia

Pursuant to SB 854 and related child safety regulations, online platforms must verify the age of users to ensure that data protection and addictive feed prohibitions are applied correctly to minors.

Wyoming

Compliance enforced under HB 19. This legislation necessitates parental permission for minors to contract with online service providers, requiring us to verify the age of all users to identify minors.

North Dakota

Verification is required pursuant to HB 1561, which restricts the ability of minors to enter into contracts with social media platforms without verified parental consent.

Arizona

Access is restricted under HB 2112. This bill requires social media platforms to verify the age of users to prevent data collection and algorithmic targeting of minors without parental consent.

North Carolina

Pursuant to HB 8 (Social Media Age Verification), we are required to verify the age of users to ensure compliance with parental consent laws regarding the creation of social media accounts by minors.

Colorado

Compliance required under SB 24-158 (Social Media Protect Juveniles). This act requires social media companies to obtain age assurance to protect minors from addictive features and data profiling.

Maryland

Verification is enforced to comply with the Maryland Kids Code (SB 571). This law requires online services likely to be accessed by children to complete Data Protection Impact Assessments and design services with the best interests of children in mind.

Minnesota

Access is restricted pursuant to the Minnesota Age-Appropriate Design Code. To prevent the profiling of children and the use of manipulative algorithms on minors, we require all users to verify they are 18 or older.

New York

Compliance mandated by the SAFE for Kids Act. This law prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive feeds to minors without parental consent. To ensure we do not serve algorithmic feeds to minors, we require 18+ verification.

California

Verification required pursuant to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273). This act requires businesses to estimate the age of child users with a reasonable level of certainty to provide high-privacy defaults and data protections.

Rhode Island

Pursuant to the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act, we require age verification to ensure that the personal data of minors is not collected or sold without strict parental consent.

Missouri

Access is restricted under state social media safety regulations which require platforms to protect the data of minors and verify age to prevent unauthorized access to harmful material.

Texas

Access is restricted pursuant to heavily enforced state age-verification requirements for platforms hosting material deemed harmful to minors, backed by severe civil penalties following Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton.

Ohio

Compliance required under state-enforced age-verification and parental consent mandates for digital service providers and online platforms.

Indiana

Access requires robust commercial age verification or mobile credentials to filter out minors from age-restricted digital content pursuant to state law.

Idaho

Verification is enforced to comply with laws requiring digital platforms to implement strict age verification to prevent unverified minor access.

Iowa

Access is restricted under statutory requirements for digital platforms to implement strict age verification to prevent unverified minor access.

Alabama

Compliance mandated by active statutes requiring reasonable age-verification methods for online platforms handling sensitive or restricted adult-orientated features.

Kansas

Verification required under statutes mandating reasonable age-verification methods to prevent unverified minors from accessing restricted features.

Kentucky

Pursuant to state law, online platforms must use reasonable age-verification methods to restrict minor access to sensitive or adult-orientated content.

Montana

Access is restricted pursuant to statutes requiring reasonable age-verification methods to block unverified minors from accessing specific digital platforms.

West Virginia

Verification is required under a state-wide mandate requiring strict digital age assurance for platforms hosting restricted content.

Alaska

Compliance enforced under an aggressive statutory framework requiring reasonable age-verification methods for platforms hosting interactive services categorised as harmful to minors.

Österreich (Austria)

Zugang nur nach Altersüberprüfung gemäß dem Koordinator-für-digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (KDD-G) und dem Digital Services Act (EU) 2022/2065. Wir sind verpflichtet, Minderjährige vor schädlichen Inhalten zu schützen. Eine Altersverifikation ist notwendig.

Belgique / België

Vérification de l'âge requise conformément au Règlement sur les services numériques (DSA). Les plateformes en ligne doivent mettre en œuvre des mesures appropriées pour garantir un niveau élevé de protection de la vie privée et de sécurité des mineurs.

България (Bulgaria)

Достъпът изисква проверка на възрастта съгласно Закона за електронните съобщения и Регламент (ЕС) 2022/2065 (DSA). Ние сме длъжни да гарантираме безопасността на непълнолетните в онлайн среда.

Hrvatska (Croatia)

Obavezna provjera dobi sukladno Zakonu o provedbi Uredbe o digitalnim uslugama (DSA). Kako bismo osigurali zaštitu maloljetnika i spriječili izlaganje štetnom sadržaju, zahtijevamo potvrdu da je korisnik stariji od 18 godina.

Kypros (Cyprus)

Η πρόσβαση απαιτεί επαλήθευση ηλικίας σύμφωνα με τον Νόμο για τις Ψηφιακές Υπηρεσίες (DSA). Οι πλατφόρμες υποχρεούνται να λαμβάνουν μέτρα για την προστασία των ανηλίκων από ακατάλληλο περιεχόμενο.

Česko (Czechia)

Ověření věku je vyžadováno v souladu s Nařízením o digitálních službách (DSA). Provozovatelé online platforem musí zajistit vysokou úroveň ochrany soukromí a bezpečnosti nezletilých.

Danmark (Denmark)

Adgang kræver aldersverifikation i henhold til Forordningen om digitale tjenester (DSA). Vi skal sikre, at mindreårige beskyttes mod upassende indhold og dataindsamling.

Eesti (Estonia)

Juurdepääs nõuab vanuse kinnitamist vastavalt Digitaalteenuste määrusele (DSA). Veebiplatvormid peavad rakendama meetmeid alaealiste kaitsmiseks ja turvalisuse tagamiseks.

Suomi (Finland)

Käyttö edellyttää iän varmistamista Digipalveluasetuksen (DSA) mukaisesti. Alustojen on suojeltava alaikäisiä haitalliselta sisällöltä ja profiloinnilta.

France

Conformément à la Loi visant à sécuriser et réguler l'espace numérique (SREN) et au DSA, nous devons empêcher l'accès des mineurs aux contenus inappropriés. Les plateformes sont tenues de vérifier l'âge des utilisateurs.

Deutschland (Germany)

Zugangsbeschränkung gemäß dem Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG). Zum Schutz von Minderjährigen vor jugendgefährdenden Inhalten und zur Einhaltung der deutschen Jugendschutzbestimmungen ist eine Altersverifikation (18+) erforderlich.

Elláda (Greece)

Η επαλήθευση ηλικίας είναι υποχρεωτική βάσει του Νόμου για τις Ψηφιακές Υπηρεσίες (DSA). Για την προστασία των ανηλίκων από επιβλαβές περιεχόμενο, επιτρέπουμε την πρόσβαση μόνο σε πιστοποιημένους ενήλικες χρήστες.

Magyarország (Hungary)

A hozzáféréshez életkor-ellenőrzés szükséges a Digitális Szolgáltatásokról szóló rendelet (DSA) és a gyermekvédelmi törvények alapján. A kiskorúak védelme érdekében szigorúan csak 18 éven felüli felhasználókat engedünk be.

Éire (Ireland)

Access is restricted pursuant to the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 and the DSA. We are required to implement age verification measures to protect minors from harmful online content and ensure compliance with safety codes.

Italia (Italy)

Verifica dell'età richiesta ai sensi del Regolamento sui servizi digitali (DSA) e delle delibere AGCOM sulla protezione dei minori. I fornitori di servizi devono garantire che i minori non siano esposti a contenuti dannosi.

Latvija (Latvia)

Piekļuvei nepieciešama vecuma pārbaude saskaņā ar Digitālo pakalpojumu aktu (DSA). Lai aizsargātu nepilngadīgos no kaitīga satura, mēs pieprasām lietotājiem apstiprināt, ka viņi ir sasnieguši 18 gadu vecumu.

Lietuva (Lithuania)

Remiantis Skaitmeninių paslaugų aktu (DSA) ir Nepilnamečių apsaugos nuo neigiamo viešosios informacijos poveikio įstatymu, privalome užtikrinti, kad nepilnamečiai negalėtų pasiekti tam tikro turinio be tėvų sutikimo.

Lëtzebuerg (Luxembourg)

L'accès est restreint en vertu du Règlement sur les services numériques (DSA). Nous appliquons une vérification stricte de l'âge pour assurer la sécurité en ligne des mineurs et nous conformer aux exigences de diligence raisonnable.

Malta

Age verification is mandatory under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Online platforms must protect minors from harmful content and data profiling. We require users to verify they are 18+ to access this network.

Nederland (Netherlands)

Toegang vereist leeftijdsverificatie conform de Uitvoeringswet digitaledienstenverordening (DSA). Wij zijn verplicht maatregelen te nemen om minderjarigen te beschermen tegen schadelijke content en profiellering.

Polska (Poland)

Weryfikacja wieku jest wymagana zgodnie z Aktem o usługach cyfrowych (DSA). Platformy internetowe mają obowiązek chronić małoletnich przed szkodliwymi treściami. Dostęp do serwisu mają wyłącznie osoby pełnoletnie.

Portugal

O acesso requer verificação de idade nos termos do Regulamento dos Serviços Digitais (DSA). Para garantir a proteção de menores online e cumprir com as obrigações legais de segurança, exigimos prova de que o utilizador tem mais de 18 anos.

România

Accesul este restricționat conform Regulamentului privind serviciile digitale (DSA). Suntem obligați să implementăm măsuri pentru protecția minorilor în mediul online. Verificarea vârstei este necesară.

Slovensko (Slovakia)

Vyžaduje sa overenie veku v súlade so Zákonom o digitálnych službách (DSA). Na ochranu maloletých pred nevhodným obsahom a nezákonným spracovaním údajov povoľujeme prístup len osobám starším ako 18 rokov.

Slovenija (Slovenia)

Dostop je mogočen le z verifikacijo starosti v skladu z Aktom o digitalnih storitvah (DSA). Ponudniki spletnih platform morajo zagotoviti visoko raven varnosti za mladoletnike.

España (Spain)

Acceso restringido en cumplimiento de la Ley de Servicios Digitales (DSA) y la Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos. Las plataformas deben verificar la edad para proteger a los menores de contenidos nocivos.

Sverige (Sweden)

Åldersverifiering krävs enligt Förordningen om digitala tjänster (DSA). För att skydda underåriga och uppfylla lagkraven gällande säkerhet på nätet, måste alla användare bekräfta att de är över 18 år.

United Kingdom

Access requires age verification pursuant to the Online Safety Act 2023. This legislation places a 'duty of care' on service providers to prevent children from accessing harmful content. We strictly enforce an 18+ policy.

Schweiz (Switzerland)

Zugang nur nach Altersüberprüfung gemäß dem Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG). Um die Persönlichkeitsrechte zu wahren und Minderjährige vor ungeeigneten Inhalten zu schützen, verlangen wir eine Bestätigung der Volljährigkeit.

Norge (Norway)

Aldersbekreftelse påkrevet i henhold til Lov om elektronisk kommunikasjon og tilpasningen til DSA gjennom EØS-avtalen. Vi er forpliktet til å beskytte barn mot skadelig innhold på nett.

Ísland (Iceland)

Aðgangur er takmarkaður samkvæmt lögum um fjolmiðla og DSA í gegnum EES-samninginn. Til að vernda börn gegn skaðlegu efni verða notendur að staðfesta að þeir séu 18 ára eða eldri.

Liechtenstein

Altersverifikation erforderlich gemäß dem Datenschutzgesetz (DSG) und EWR-Vorschriften. Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass unsere Dienste nicht von Minderjährigen ohne elterliche Zustimmung genutzt werden.

Monaco

L'accès est soumis à une vérification d'âge conformément à la Loi n° 1.165 relative à la protection des informations nominatives. Nous imposons cette mesure pour garantir que les mineurs ne soient pas exposés à des contenus non réglementés.

Andorra

L'accés requereix verificació d'edat d'acord amb la Llei 29/2021 de protecció de dades personals. Per garantir la privadesa i seguretat dels menors a la xarxa, exigim que tots els usuaris confirmin que són majors d'edat.

San Marino

Verifica dell'età richiesta ai sensi della Legge n. 171/2018 (Protezione dei dati personali). In linea con la Convenzione di Lanzarote, adottiamo misure per prevenire l'accesso dei minori a contenuti potenzialmente dannosi.

Vatican City

L'accesso è limitato agli adulti verificati per garantire la conformità con le norme sulla protezione dei minori e la moralità pubblica. È richiesta la verifica dell'età (18+).

Faroe Islands

Adgang kræver aldersverifikation i henhold til Persondataloven (Lóg um vernd av persónupplýsingum). Vi kræver bevis på alder for at beskytte mindreårige brugere.

Greenland

Adgang er begrænset i henhold til lovgivningen om beskyttelse af personoplysninger. Vi kræver, at brugere bekræfter deres alder for at sikre overholdelse af sikkerhedsstandarder for mindreårige.

Brasil (Brazil)

O acesso requer verificação de idade nos termos da Lei nº 15.211/2025 (Digital ECA). As plataformas digitais devem implementar verificação de idade robusta para restringir o acesso de menores não autorizados.

Malaysia

Access is strictly restricted to verified adults. Pursuant to federal regulations implementing a total ban on unverified minor access to major online platforms, we must legally prove users are of age via strict digital identity verification.

Indonesia

Akses dibatasi sesuai dengan peraturan pemerintah yang mewajibkan langkah verifikasi aktif untuk platform digital guna menyaring anak di bawah umur yang tidak terverifikasi.

Türkiye (Turkey)

Doğrulanmamış küçüklerin kullanımına yönelik tam yasaklar ve çevrimiçi ağlar için katı dijital yaş güvencesi parametreleri uygulayan mevzuat uyarınca erişim kısıtlanmıştır.

Australia

Access requires strict age verification pursuant to the Online Safety Act and federal legislation enacting a world-first ban on social media for under-16s. We are legally mandated to utilise rigid age assurance (such as digital ID) to prove user age and ensure compliance.

New Zealand

Verification is enforced pursuant to the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015. To mitigate liability for harmful content and ensure compliance with communication principles regarding minors, we require all users to verify they are 18 years of age or older.