Iowa HF864 requires certain internet sites to verify the age of users accessing obscene material.
Iowa HF864 mandates that commercial entities, termed "covered platforms," must perform reasonable age verification for users attempting to access obscene material. These platforms must use methods such as government-issued identification or reliable financial documents. The bill prohibits covered platforms and third parties from retaining or disseminating identifying information obtained during age verification. Violators face punitive damages, civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, and other legal remedies.
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