Senegal
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Senegal. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Senegal 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 Senegal. 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
Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention): Senegal ratified the Budapest Convention, further strengthening its legal framework against cybercrime and aligning with international standards.
- Banned
Loi n° 2016-29 modifiant la loi n° 65-60 du 21 juillet 1965 portant Code pénal (Amendment to Penal Code): Amendment to the Penal Code, refining the system of repression for cybercrime offenses.
- Banned
African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention): Senegal signed the Malabo Convention, aiming to strengthen confidence and security in cyberspace in Africa, including data protection.
- Banned
Décret n° 2008-721 relatif à la mise en œuvre de la loi 2008-12 sur la protection des données personnelles (Implementing Decree for Data Protection Law): Decree for the implementation of the Data Protection Law, detailing its application.
- Banned
Loi n° 2008-11 portant sur la Cybercriminalité (Cybercrime Law): Enactment of the Cybercrime Law, which criminalizes child pornography (Articles 431-34 to 431-37) and materials contrary to public morals (Article 431-59), defining a minor as under 18.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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pulse.com.gh10-african-countries-where-porn-is-banned-2024072419153273850
unicef.orgsenegal
senegalnumeriquesa.snloi_sur_la_cybercriminalite.pdf
coe.intsenegal
coe.intsenegal
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