Republic of El Salvador
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Republic of El Salvador. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Republic of El Salvador 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
Human Rights Watch criticizes new laws: Human Rights Watch published a press release stating that the new cybersecurity and data protection laws threaten freedom of expression and privacy due to broad provisions and limited oversight of the new State Cybersecurity Agency.
- Allowed
Ley de Ciberseguridad y Seguridad de la Información became effective: The Cybersecurity and Information Security Law entered into force.
- Allowed
Decreto Legislativo número 113 (Cybersecurity and Information Security Law) published in Official Gazette: Decreto Legislativo número 113, containing the Ley de Ciberseguridad y Seguridad de la Información, was published in the Official Gazette.
- Allowed
Legislative Assembly approved Cybersecurity and Information Security Law and Personal Data Protection Law: The Legislative Assembly approved two landmark laws: the Cybersecurity and Information Security Law and the Personal Data Protection Law.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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blplegal.comley-de-ciberseguridad-y-seguridad-de-la-informacion-en-el-salvador
eproint.comel-salvador-strengthens-cybersecurity-and-data-protection-with-new-laws
garciabodan.comasamblea-de-el-salvador-aprueba-ley-de-ciberseguridad
hrw.orgel-salvador-nuevas-leyes-amenazan-la-libertad-de-expresion-y-la-privacidad
dataguidance.comel-salvador-legislative-assembly-approves-data-protection-law-and-cybersecurity-law
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