Mandatory Age Verification via e-Government Introduced for Social Media Platforms
With a regulation published in the Official Gazette, an e-Government-based age verification step has been introduced on social media platforms to protect children from digital risks.
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that age verification via e-Government has been made mandatory for social media platforms with a new regulation published in the Official Gazette.
New Regulation Published in the Official Gazette
The Regulation on the Provision of Differentiated Services Specific to Children by Social Network Providers and Age Verification has officially entered into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
Ensuring Children's Digital Safety
The new regulation aims to protect children from the risks inherent in the digital world and to provide them with much safer digital spaces.
Mandatory Age Verification via e-Government
Within the scope of the new practice, age verification carried out via the e-Government Gateway has been made mandatory for accessing social media platforms.
Content Suitable for the 15-18 Age Group
Thanks to the introduced rules, children between the ages of 15 and 18 will be provided with content that is most suitable for their age and developmental level.
Strengthening Parental Controls
The regulation significantly strengthens the capabilities and authorities of mothers and fathers to monitor their children's activities in digital media.
Increased Obligations for Platforms
Along with the new decisions, the responsibilities of social media platforms have been increased, and it was stated that efforts for the safety of children and the peace of families will continue.