Palau
Oceania
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Palau. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Palau 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
17+ 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
- Heavily Regulated
Law criminalizing unauthorized distribution of intimate images signed: President Whipps Jr. signed the legislation, which amends Chapter 16, Title 17 of the Palau National Code, establishing the unauthorized distribution of intimate images as a Class C felony and creating a civil tort action for victims.
- Heavily Regulated
Bill criminalizing unauthorized distribution of intimate images passed by Congress: House Bill No. 11-76-8S, HD1, SD2, CD1, criminalizing the unauthorized distribution of sensitive and intimate images, passed its third reading in both the House of Delegates and the Senate.
- Heavily Regulated
Senate drafts bill on 'reckless promotion of pornography': The Senate began drafting a bill to amend 17 PNC §4904, which at the time covered only commercial pornography, to penalize the 'reckless promotion of pornography' as a Class C Felony (up to 5 years imprisonment, $10,000 fine). The bill aimed to broaden the scope beyond commercial content.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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rm.coe.int1680790312
palaugov.pwconstitution
palaugov.pwoffice-of-the-attorney-general
palauosp.orglegal-resources
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