Sri Lanka
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Sri Lanka. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Sri Lanka has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
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.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Sri Lanka. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Online Safety Act becomes effective: The Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, became effective.
- Banned
Online Safety Act passed by Parliament: The Online Safety Act was passed by the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a 108–62 vote.
- Banned
Strict laws against non-consensual intimate content: Strict laws were announced to be introduced against disclosing intimate content without consent.
- Banned
Online Safety Bill introduced: The Online Safety Bill was introduced by the Minister of Public Security.
- Banned
Manhunt for Sri Lankan porn stars: The government launched a manhunt for 83 Sri Lankan porn stars, publishing their photos with the intent to arrest them.
- Banned
Government bans porn sites and arrests individuals: The government banned over 100 local and international porn sites and arrested people found with pornography on their mobile phones as part of an anti-porn initiative.
- Banned
Proposed password access for adult websites and ISP filtering: TRCSL announced a government decision to restrict access to adult websites by requiring users to obtain a password for payment, aiming to prevent children's access. ISPs were directed to filter obscene, pornographic, and sexually explicit material.
- Banned
Banks threaten action against child pornography payments: Sri Lanka's banks announced they would terminate banking relationships with customers who paid for child pornography through their services and report them to the regulator.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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en.wikipedia.orgOnline_Safety_Act_(Sri_Lanka)
en.wikipedia.orgPornography_in_Sri_Lanka
publicmediaalliance.orgsri-lanka-passes-controversial-law-to-regulate-online-content
en.wikipedia.orgInternet_censorship_in_Sri_Lanka
reddit.comis_watchingfilming_pornography_illegal_in_sri
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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Regulatory Authorities
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