
Iceland
Europe
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Iceland. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Iceland currently classifies age-restricted content as "Allowed". This means businesses can operate with standard age verification practices, typically requiring users to confirm they meet minimum age requirements. While access is generally permitted, platforms should still implement appropriate age gates and comply with any specific industry regulations or voluntary codes of conduct.
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
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Allowed
Act No. 90/2018 on Data Protection and the Processing of Personal Data: New legislation passed to address GDPR requirements.
- Allowed
Prime Minister's Call for Internet Porn Ban: Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir called for a ban on internet pornography, with proposals including blocking IP addresses and making it illegal to use Icelandic credit cards for X-rated sites.
- Allowed
Proposal to Ban Internet Pornography: Interior Minister Ogmundur Jonasson proposed new legal measures to ban all internet pornography, including blocking porn IP addresses and restricting Icelandic credit cards for X-rated sites.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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betterinternetforkids.euiceland
icelandreview.combdsm-community-speaks-out-against-pornography-laws
rewardfoundation.orgage-verification
whitecase.comgdpr-guide-national-implementation-iceland
shuftipro.comage-verification-laws-regulations-worldwide
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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