Poland
Europe
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Poland. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Poland 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
10/14/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Polish Council Presidency proposes changes to EU CSA Regulation ('Chat Control'): Poland proposes deleting 'Detection Orders' (mass scanning) and instead having 'voluntary measures' for service providers to scan online content in EU Council negotiations, aiming for a rights-respecting alternative to the Commission's proposal.
- Heavily Regulated
Polish government defends plans to implement EU Digital Services Act (DSA): Digital affairs minister defends plans to empower the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) to block internet content deemed illegal or harmful, aiming to create a safer online environment. This implies a need for mechanisms to identify and restrict access to such content.
- Heavily Regulated
Copyright amendment in Poland came into force: Amendment to copyright law implementing EU Directives 2019/789 (SatCab II) and 2019/790 (DSM Directive), increasing liability of online platforms for copyright infringement. No direct mention of age verification for adult content.
- Heavily Regulated
EC Research report: Mapping age assurance typologies and requirements published: European Commission (DG Connect) published a report outlining legal and practical aspects of age assurance, detailing necessity, methods, and challenges, mentioning DSA, AVMSD, and BIK+ strategy as frameworks for protecting children online from age-inappropriate content.
- Heavily Regulated
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became applicable: EU regulation directly applicable in Poland, introducing obligations for processing personal data, including special protection for children's data and specific age of consent for information society services.
- Heavily Regulated
Penal Code (Ustawa z dnia 6 czerwca 1997 r. Kodeks karny) enacted: Established criminal penalties for offenses against sexual freedom and decency, including content involving minors (Article 202 §3).
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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uodo.gov.pl2753
nortonrosefulbright.comonline-safety-act-poland
en.wikipedia.orgPornography_laws_by_region
dwfgroup.compoland-new-potential-obligations-regarding-the-protection-of-minors-from-harmful-onli...
tvpworld.compolands-social-media-age-limits-protecting-or-restricting-kids
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