Age Limit and e-Government Verification for Social Media Use in Turkey
A new social media law aimed at enhancing children's digital safety has entered into force. Those under 15 will not be able to open accounts, while those aged 15-18 will be verified via e-Government.
A new legal regulation that fundamentally changes social media use for children under the age of 15 in Turkey has officially entered into force.
Scope of the New Legal Regulation
The law regulating the use of social media by children under the age of 15 in Turkey has entered into force. According to the regulation, citizens of the Republic of Turkey who have not completed the age of 15 will not be able to open or use social media accounts.
Implementation and Account Restrictions
The ban on new accounts will begin to be implemented on November 1, 2026. The regulation does not only cover those under 15, but also brings certain obligations to different age groups.
Age Verification via e-Government
Users in the 15-18 age group will be required to perform age verification via e-Government in order to benefit from social media services. Accounts in this age group will feature privacy and live broadcast restrictions.
Timeline and Set Dates
Social media network providers will not offer services to children who have not completed the age of 15. The deadline determined for age verification of existing accounts will be March 31, 2027.