SCREEN Act

The SCREEN Act requires online platforms that profit from hosting content harmful to minors (including pornographic material) to implement age verification technology to block minors from accessing such content. Platforms must use technology to verify users' ages (not accept self-reported age alone), publicly disclose their verification process, and securely handle the collected data. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements through audits, issue compliance guidance, and ensure data security standards. The law aims to address concerns about minors' exposure to online pornography, which the bill cites as a public health issue affecting 80% of teens.