Central African Republic
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Central African Republic. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Central African Republic 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
Law on cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime promulgated, creating the National Cybersecurity Agency (Ancy): The law on cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime was promulgated, leading to the creation of the National Cybersecurity Agency (Ancy) under the Ministry of Public Security and Digital Economy. This agency is tasked with managing alerts and regulating the cybernetic sector.
- Allowed
Law on cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime adopted by parliament: The parliament unanimously adopted a bill titled 'la cybersécurité et la lutte contre la cybercriminalité'. This law aims to fill a legal void and strengthen security in cyberspace, addressing issues like defamation, extortion, and 'attentats à la pudeur'.
- Allowed
Loi n°22.002 régissant les transactions électroniques en République Centrafricaine enacted: Law governing electronic transactions in the Central African Republic.
- Allowed
Loi n° 18.002 régissant les communications électroniques en République Centrafricaine enacted: Law governing electronic communications, including provisions on privacy and data protection for electronic communications (Art. 112, 116).
- Allowed
Loi n° 10.001 Portant Code Pénal Centrafricain enacted: Enactment of the Penal Code, which includes articles prohibiting pedophilia (Art. 110) and child pornography (Art. 111).
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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v1.cybersecuritymag.africales-elus-de-centrafrique-adoptent-une-loi-contre-cybercriminalite
oafrica.comoverview-of-african-online-safety-legislation
paradigmhq.orgCAR-Londa-Report-FR.pdf
itu.intCountry%20Profile_Central-African-Republic.pdf
coe.intcentral-african-republic
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