Congo (Brazzaville)
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Congo (Brazzaville). Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Congo (Brazzaville) 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
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Allowed
Tripartite restitution workshop on cybercrime legislation conformity: A workshop was held to discuss the conformity of Congo's legal framework on cybercrime with the Council of Europe's Budapest Convention and the African Union's Malabo Convention, highlighting efforts to align with international standards.
- Allowed
Loi n° 26-2020 relative à la cybersécurité: Law governing the national legal framework for the security of information systems and electronic communication networks.
- Allowed
Joint mission on cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and cybercrime: A joint mission from the European Union and Council of Europe was conducted in Brazzaville to identify priorities and needs in cybersecurity, cyber resilience, cybercrime, and international criminal justice cooperation.
- Allowed
Law no. 37-2019 relating to electronic transactions: Legislation governing electronic transactions.
- Allowed
Law no. 30-2019 on the creation of the National Agency For Computer Systems Security (ANSSI): Legislation establishing the national agency for computer systems security.
- Allowed
National Digital Strategy 2025 presented: The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy officially presented the National Digital Strategy 2025, outlining the transition to a digital economy and highlighting the necessity for legislation on cybersecurity, cybercrime, and data protection.
- Allowed
Internet shutdown in Congo-Brazzaville: Reported internet shutdown amidst protests over presidential term limits.
- Allowed
Loi n°4-2010 portant protection de l'enfant en République du Congo: General child protection law.
- Allowed
Loi n° 9-2009 portant réglementation du secteur des communications électroniques: Law regulating the electronic communications sector, including provisions on freedom of electronic communication and limitations based on human dignity and public order.
- Allowed
Loi n°18-2006 autorisant l'adhésion au protocole facultatif concernant la vente d'enfants, la prostitution des enfants et la pornographie mettant en scène des enfants: Law authorizing adherence to the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography.
- Allowed
Law No. 8-2001 on the freedom of information and communication: Law guaranteeing freedom to access information and communicate, including on the internet, and prohibiting unlawful interception/surveillance of communications.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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postetelecom.gouv.cgundefined
sgg.cgcongo-loi-2020-27.pdf
finances.gouv.cgloi-n%C2%B04-2010-du-14-juin-2010-portant-protection-de-lenfant-en-r%C3%A9publiqu...
finances.gouv.cg2584
sgg.cgcongo-loi-2020-43.pdf
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