Iowa SF207 imposes civil liability on commercial entities that fail to verify the age of individuals accessing obscene material online.

Iowa SF207 creates civil liability for commercial entities that publish or distribute obscene material online if they fail to perform reasonable age verification. This includes using government-issued identification, financial documents, or other reliable methods. The bill defines "covered platform" and "obscene material," and mandates that age verification can be conducted by a third party using cryptographic techniques to protect privacy. Violators face punitive and actual damages, plus attorney fees and costs.

Iowa SF207 imposes civil liability on commercial entities that fail to verify the age of individuals accessing obscene material online.

Iowa SF207 creates civil liability for commercial entities that publish or distribute obscene material online if they fail to perform reasonable age verification. This includes using government-issued identification, financial documents, or other reliable methods. The bill defines "covered platform" and "obscene material," and mandates that age verification can be conducted by a third party using cryptographic techniques to protect privacy. Violators face punitive and actual damages, plus attorney fees and costs.