Brazil's Digital ECA Age Verification Mandate Takes Effect
Brazil now requires biometric age verification for platforms serving children. Self-declaration is dead.
What Changed
On March 17, 2026, Brazil's Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente (Digital ECA) took effect, mandating biometric age verification for digital platforms interacting with children and adolescents. The law is one of the most prescriptive age verification mandates globally — platforms must implement technology capable of confirming a user's age through biometric analysis, not self-declaration checkboxes. The regulation applies to social media platforms, gaming services, content platforms, and any digital service accessible to minors.
Who It Affects
Every digital platform serving Brazilian users, including social media, gaming, e-commerce, streaming, education, and financial services platforms. Crypto exchanges and gambling platforms that must verify minimum age are also in scope.
What to Do
Implement biometric age estimation or document-based age verification for Brazilian users. Ensure your verification flow includes age confirmation as a mandatory step at registration. Audit whether your current age verification meets the biometric standard or relies on self-declaration.
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