Republic of Angola
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Republic of Angola. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Republic of Angola currently classifies age-restricted content as "Allowed". This means businesses can operate with standard age verification practices, typically requiring users to confirm they meet minimum age requirements. While access is generally permitted, platforms should still implement appropriate age gates and comply with any specific industry regulations or voluntary codes of conduct.
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
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Allowed
Decreto Presidencial 308/21 de 21 de Dezembro - Aprova o Regulamento da Lei da Vídeo Vigilância (Regulation of the Videovigilance Law): Presidential Decree approving the regulation of the Videovigilance Law.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 38/20, de 11 de Novembro - Novo Código Penal Angolano (New Angolan Criminal Code): The new Angolan Criminal Code was enacted, including provisions for computer crimes and sexual offenses against children.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 11/20, de 23 de Abril - Mobile Identification or Location and Electronic Surveillance: Law permitting law enforcement to conduct electronic surveillance and location tracking with minimal oversight came into force.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 2/20, de 22 de Janeiro - Videovigilância (Videovigilance Law): Law regulating videovigilance was enacted.
- Allowed
Resolução 33/19 de 9 de Julho - Convenção União Africana Cibersegurança Protecção Dados (African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Data Protection): Angola adopted the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Data Protection.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 7/17, de 16 de Fevereiro - Lei de Protecção das Redes e Sistemas Informáticos (Law on Protection of Networks and Information Systems): The Law on Protection of Networks and Information Systems became effective.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 7/17, de 16 de Fevereiro - Lei de Protecção das Redes e Sistemas Informáticos (Law on Protection of Networks and Information Systems): Promulgated on December 31, 2016, this law establishes the legal regime for the protection of networks and information systems. It focuses on protecting Angola's cybernetic space against risks like attacks and incidents.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 25/12, de 22 de Agosto - Lei sobre a Protecção e Desenvolvimento Integral da Criança (Law on the Protection and Integral Development of the Child): Defines rules and principles for the protection and integral development of children, including provisions for child protection on the internet and against inappropriate content.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 23/11, de 20 de Junho - Das Comunicações Electrónicas e dos Serviços da Sociedade da Informação (Electronic Communications and Information Society Services Law): Regulates electronic communications and information society services, complementing data protection laws.
- Allowed
Lei n.º 22/11, de 17 de Junho - Protecção de Dados Pessoais (Data Protection Law): Established the legal framework for personal data protection in Angola.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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rvaangola.com40362
apd.aolegislacao
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consultapublica.minttics.gov.aoLei%20da%20Ciberseguranc%CC%A7a1.pdf
angolex.comlei-da-proteccao-das-redes-e-sistemas-informaticos.html
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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