West Virginia HB4412 mandates age verification for websites with substantial sexually explicit content to protect minors.
West Virginia HB4412 requires websites and applications with more than one-third sexually explicit content to implement age verification methods. Commercial entities must use government-issued identification or transactional data to confirm users are 18 or older. The bill prohibits retaining personal information post-verification and imposes penalties for violations, including fines up to $250,000. It also allows individuals to sue for damages, including attorney fees and $10,000 per violation. The Office of Technology is authorized to create rules for compliance.
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