Brazil
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Brazil. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Brazil 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
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Digital ECA becomes effective: Lei nº 15.211/2025 (Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente) officially enters into force, six months after its publication.
- Heavily Regulated
Global Policy Watch reports on Brazil's new law: Global Policy Watch published an article detailing Brazil's adoption of the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent, highlighting its pioneering regulatory framework.
- Heavily Regulated
President Lula signs Digital ECA into law: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Lei nº 15.211/2025, known as the Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente (Digital ECA), into law.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital ECA confirmed by Senate: The Senate confirmed the final version of the Digital ECA, sending it for presidential approval.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital ECA approved by lower house: The lower house of the Brazilian Congress approved the text of the Digital ECA with minor changes.
- Heavily Regulated
Brazil pushes ahead on age verification legislation: Lawmakers introduced a new bill (PL 3910/2025) to establish protections for children in digital environments, including provisions for age verification and design requirements for digital service providers.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital ECA debate further intensified: The debate grew louder after the arrest of influencer Hytalo Santos, accused of producing and sharing sexual content involving minors.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital ECA debate gains traction: The debate around the Digital ECA intensified after a video by influencer Felipe Bressanim Pereira (Felca) raised attention to cases of child exploitation on digital platforms.
- Heavily Regulated
MJSP creates commission on age verification on the internet: The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) created a commission to discuss age verification on the internet, indicating ongoing legislative and regulatory efforts.
- Heavily Regulated
Adultization Bill / Digital ECA: A bill aimed at protecting children from premature exposure to adult content and updating the 1990 law for minors was introduced.
- Heavily Regulated
Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD): Brazil's general data protection law, with Article 14 specifically addressing the processing of personal data of children and adolescents.
- Heavily Regulated
Marco Civil da Internet (MCI): Establishes principles for internet use in Brazil, including privacy and user rights, indirectly influencing content handling and user access.
- Heavily Regulated
Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA): Foundational law for protecting minors in Brazil, establishing general duties to protect children and adolescents from unsuitable content.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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mobiletime.com.brmjsp-cria-comissao-sobre-verificacao-etaria-na-internet
aurum.com.brmarco-civil-da-internet
camara.leg.br1017045-nova-lei-protege-criancas-contra-adultizacao-na-internet
courthousenews.combrazil-enacts-age-verification-law-for-minors-online
senado.leg.brmarco-civil-da-internet-completa-dez-anos-ante-desafios-sobre-redes-sociais-e-ia.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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