Latvia
Europe
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Latvia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Latvia 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
10/14/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Government approves amendments to the Law on Information Society Services to implement Digital Services Act: The Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Information Society Services, designating the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) as the Digital Service Coordinator and outlining new obligations and penalties.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital Services Act (EU Regulation 2022/2065) started to apply: The Digital Services Act began to apply, imposing new obligations on intermediary service providers.
- Heavily Regulated
Digital Services Act (EU Regulation 2022/2065) entered into force in EU Member States: The Digital Services Act, an EU regulation impacting online service providers, entered into force across the European Union.
- Heavily Regulated
Section 27, Paragraph five of Protection of the Rights of the Child Law came into force: The provision for local governments to formulate a support and assistance program for families in cases of extra-familial care became effective.
- Heavily Regulated
Further amendments to Protection of the Rights of the Child Law: Section 76 of the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law regarding crossing the State border was updated.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendments to Protection of the Rights of the Child Law: Various sections of the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law were amended, including the addition of Section 50.1 on restrictions for child involvement in events.
- Heavily Regulated
Section 29, Paragraph three of Protection of the Rights of the Child Law came into force: The provision regarding the admission of a mother together with her child to an infant home became effective.
- Heavily Regulated
Protection of the Rights of the Child Law effective: The Protection of the Rights of the Child Law came into effect.
- Heavily Regulated
Protection of the Rights of the Child Law adopted by Saeima: The Saeima adopted the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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vestnesis.lv83.1
likumi.lvdoc.php
archive.crin.orglatvia-protection-rights-child-law.html
em.gov.lvgovernment-approves-amendments-law-information-society-services-implement-digital-servic...
betterinternetforkids.eulatvia
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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