Peru
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Peru. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Peru 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
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
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Defensoría del Pueblo urges activation of special commission: The Defensoría del Pueblo urged the activation of the special commission established by Ley n.º 30254 to promote the safe use of ICTs and protect minors from digital dangers, including violent and sexual content.
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Modification of Network Neutrality Regulation by OSIPTEL: Resolution N°003-2023-OSIPTEL was published, modifying the Network Neutrality Regulation (based on Ley N° 29904) to require 'Norma con rango de ley' (Law-ranking norm) for content blocking, strengthening protections against arbitrary blocking.
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Enactment of Decreto Legislativo 1410: Decreto Legislativo 1410 was published, adding new crimes to the Penal Code related to harassment and the diffusion of sexual content without consent (non-consensual pornography).
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Enactment of Ley n.º 30254: Ley n.º 30254, 'Ley de promoción para el uso seguro y responsable de las tecnologías de la información y comunicaciones por niños, niñas y adolescentes', was enacted to promote safe ICT use for minors and establish a commission for guidelines.
Data Sources
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gob.pe390979-ley-n-31664
gob.pe196608-ley-n-28119
gob.pe234032-ley-n-30254
congreso.gob.peleyes
hiperderecho.orgdecreto-legislativo-convierte-en-delito-el-acoso-y-la-pornografia-no-consentida-p...
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