
Suriname
Americas
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Suriname. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Suriname 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
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
- Allowed
Police report on child pornography, citing Article 293 of the Criminal Code: The police's Youth Affairs department initiated an investigation into a video circulating on social media depicting sexual acts with a minor, emphasizing the criminal nature of child pornography under Article 293 of the Surinamese Criminal Code.
- Allowed
Wet Computercriminaliteit (Cybercrime Law) became effective: This law strengthened the legal framework against cyber offenses, including those related to child pornography and online sexual exploitation of minors.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
Showing 5 of 16 sources
wetten.srundefined
politie.srhet-opzettelijk-verspreiden-openlijk-tentoonstellen-vervaardigen-invoeren-doorvoeren-of...
tas.srchild-online-protection-program
sr.usembassy.govusaid-advances-telecommunications-reform-in-suriname
gov.srsurinaamse-regering-erkent-belang-cybersecurity
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.
Related Countries
Countries with similar regulatory frameworks
Regulatory Authorities
Regulator contacts will appear here as they become available.