Gradual access model proposed instead of a general ban on social media
A newly prepared report argues that for children's digital safety, instead of blanket bans, a gradual model based on age and risky features should be implemented.
In a report published by the Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies, it was proposed that instead of imposing a general age ban on social media, a gradual access model based on age and risky features should be applied.
Effects of the age limit
The report by the Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies stated that evidence regarding whether setting an age limit on social media reduces the risks children face is still limited. It was emphasized that the number of closed accounts is not sufficient to show that children are safer.
International practices
In the report published in September, the practices of Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and the European Union were examined. The initial implementation results of Australia, which restricts those under 16 from having accounts on social media platforms, were evaluated.
Protection of educational content
While proposing a gradual access model for Turkey, it was requested that access to lecture videos, foreign language, and exam preparation content be preserved. A model that restricts harmful content while protecting access to education and information resources was recommended.
Limiting risky features
It was stated that different functions on the same platform should be evaluated separately. Measures such as silencing nighttime notifications, turning off autoplay, and disabling personalized feeds by default were evaluated.