{"id":2232,"date":"2026-06-05T07:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:40:13","slug":"id-verification-policy-for-porn-sites-to-be-submitted-to-cabinet-sam-george","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/id-verification-policy-for-porn-sites-to-be-submitted-to-cabinet-sam-george\/","title":{"rendered":"ID verification policy for porn sites to be submitted to Cabinet \u2014 Sam George"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has proposed a policy that would require individuals to present a National Identity Card or Driver\u2019s Licence before accessing pornographic websites, as part of efforts to prevent minors from viewing such content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the minister, the proposed measure forms part of efforts to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit content online and promote responsible internet use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Values and Sovereignty, Sam George said the government is considering the policy as part of broader initiatives aimed at safeguarding minors from harmful digital content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He cited the United Kingdom\u2019s age-verification regime for adult websites as a model Ghana could adopt to strengthen child protection measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is important that we understand the danger that we face with pornography. We don\u2019t need to rewrite the script. Today, in the United Kingdom, for you to access a pornographic website, you need to provide your driver\u2019s licence so they can determine that you are 18 years old,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minister argued that such measures have become necessary because of concerns about the impact of pornography and the over-sexualisation of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam George revealed that the proposal is expected to be presented to Cabinet for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are working towards taking this to Cabinet to ensure that before anyone accesses an X-rated site, they must provide either a driver\u2019s licence or a national ID card. This will help us identify who is accessing such sites and prevent children from being exposed to that content,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He warned that exposure to sexually explicit material at an early age could negatively affect children\u2019s development, values, and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, protecting children from inappropriate online content should remain a priority as digital access continues to expand across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Citinewsroom.com<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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