Czechia may soon require ID checks to access adult sites under EU rule

A new EU age-verification law could force Czech-based platforms to require proof of ID, raising major privacy and surveillance concerns.

Thomas Smith

Written by Thomas Smith Published on 21.08.2025 14:00:00 (updated on 21.08.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

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Watching adult content in Czechia may soon require proving your age with official ID. The European Commission is preparing new rules aimed at protecting minors, but critics warn the plan could open the door to widespread online surveillance.

However, the move raises serious concerns about privacy, security, and internet surveillance nationwide.

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The debate is especially relevant in Czechia, where Prague-based companies operate some of the world’s largest adult platforms. These firms are now in the spotlight as the European Commission pushes platforms to tighten age checks under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Here’s what’s being proposed, how it would work, and when it might affect users in Czechia.

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