Jordan
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Jordan. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Jordan has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
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.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Jordan. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Activist Moutaz Awwad convicted: Lawyer and activist Moutaz Awwad was convicted of 'provoking sedition or strife' under Article 17 of the Cybercrimes Law and fined for pro-Palestine posts.
- Banned
Journalist Ahmed al-Zoubi jailed: Journalist Ahmed al-Zoubi was jailed for 11 months after a conviction under the Cybercrime Law for a Facebook post.
- Banned
Journalist Ahmad Hassan al-Zoubi arrested: Prominent journalist, playwright, and satirist Ahmad Hassan al-Zoubi was arrested, having previously been sentenced under the 2015 Cybercrimes Law.
- Banned
Journalist Hiba Abu Taha sentenced: Journalist Hiba Abu Taha was convicted and sentenced to one year in prison under the Cybercrime Law for an article criticizing Jordan’s policies.
- Banned
Data protection law passed: Jordan passed a data protection law, though it was noted to be flawed in ensuring the independence of the Data Protection Authority.
- Banned
King approves 2023 Cybercrime Law: Jordan’s king approved the new Cybercrime Law, which contains vague provisions threatening free expression around gender and sexuality.
- Banned
New Cybercrimes Law enacted: Jordan enacted a new Cybercrimes Law, introducing major amendments to the existing 2015 law.
- Banned
Lower House endorses 2023 Cybercrime bill: Lawmakers in the Lower House endorsed the 2023 Cybercrime bill after extended deliberations and amendments.
- Banned
AlHudood satirical news site blocked: The popular satirical news site AlHudood was blocked, speculated to be due to its critical coverage of the Jordanian royal wedding.
- Banned
Cybercrime bill referred back to government by Parliament: The Jordanian Parliament referred the cybercrime bill back to the government for necessary amendments, particularly concerning hate speech and 'fake news'.
- Banned
New amendments added to cybercrime bill: Just 48 hours after withdrawal, the government added new amendments to the cybercrime bill and sent it back to Parliament.
- Banned
Withdrawal of 2015 draft cybercrime law announced: The Jordanian government announced the withdrawal of the draft cybercrime law of 2015 for re-evaluation and modification.
- Banned
Mandatory SIM card registration: SIM card registration became mandatory for all mobile phone users.
- Banned
Pornographic website filtering initiated: EFF reported that the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MoICT) was working on a system for filtering pornographic websites, and the Telecommunication Regulation Commission (TRC) directed ISPs to block such sites.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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hrw.orgjordans-new-cybercrime-law-disaster-lgbt-people
freedomhouse.org2024
jordantimes.comlower-house-passes-2023-cybercrime-bill
amnesty.orgjordan-new-cybercrimes-law-stifling-freedom-of-expression-one-year-on
accessnow.orgcybercrime-law-in-jordan-pushing-back-on-new-amendments-that-could-harm-free-express...
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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