Eswatini
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Eswatini. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Eswatini 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
- Heavily Regulated
Data Protection Act, 2022 (No.5 of 2022): Gazetted and came into force, providing for the collection, processing, disclosure, and protection of personal data.
- Heavily Regulated
Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, No. 15 of 2018: Became effective, outlining conditions under which pornography is legal (three-element test).
- Heavily Regulated
Communications Commission (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 2016: Issued pursuant to the Swaziland Communications Commissions Act of 2013, addressing aspects of data privacy.
- Heavily Regulated
Constitution of Swaziland Act No. 1 of 2015: Established a right to privacy.
- Heavily Regulated
Swaziland Communications Commission Act no. 10 of 2013 became operational: Established the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) as the regulatory body for the communications sector.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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esccom.org.szlegislation
esccom.org.szregulations
gavindennis.comcyber-security-in-eswatini
apc.orgeswatini-passes-cyber-laws-under-dark-clouds
africa-press.netcan-age-verification-stop-children-seeing-pornography
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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