Guinea
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Guinea. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Guinea 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
Not specified
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
Internet Restrictions Lifted (Social Media/News Sites): The military authorities lifted restrictions on internet access, including social media and news sites, after three months, following international pressure and protests.
- Allowed
Internet Restrictions Imposed (Social Media/News Sites): Major social media platforms and news sites were censored in Guinea without official explanation, lasting for three months.
- Allowed
Internet Restrictions Lifted (General Censorship): Internet restrictions imposed during the elections were lifted.
- Allowed
Internet Restrictions Imposed (General Censorship): The government restricted internet access from March 20 to March 22, 2020, during the double election, to prevent the spread of hate.
- Allowed
Cybercrime Law Enacted: Loi L/2019/001/AN du 4 janvier 2019 portant lutte contre la cybercriminalité en République de Guinée was enacted, addressing online offenses including the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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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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