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Micronesia

Oceania

Heavily Regulated

Age Verification Compliance Overview

This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Micronesia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.

Micronesia maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.

The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.

Minimum Age

18+ years

Required age for platform access

Age Gate Required

Yes

Age verification is mandatory

Last Verified

10/12/2025

Most recent data update

Regulatory Timeline

Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events

  1. Heavily Regulated

    Cybersecurity Act 2025 of the Federated States of Micronesia: A new Cybersecurity Act is slated for 2025, indicating legislative activity in the digital space, though not specifically on adult content.

  2. Heavily Regulated

    Establishment of Cyber Security and Intelligence Bureau: The FSM government established the Cyber Security and Intelligence Bureau, a new division in the Department of Justice, which could be relevant for online content enforcement.

  3. Heavily Regulated

    Amendments to FSM Code up to 2018: The FSM Code (2014 Edition) was amended up to 2018, indicating ongoing legislative updates.

  4. Heavily Regulated

    Establishment of FSM Code, including obscenity provisions: The core provisions regarding obscenity have been in place for a significant period, dating back to the establishment of the FSM Code.

Data Sources

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