Mandatory e-Government-Backed Age Verification Starts on Social Media in Turkey
With the regulation published in the Official Gazette, age verification has become mandatory for social media in Turkey, and children under 15 have been banned.
With the new regulation published in the Official Gazette, an age verification requirement has been introduced for the use of social networks in Turkey, and children under the age of 15 are banned from opening accounts.
New Regulation Published in the Official Gazette
New rules have been implemented on social media with the Regulation on the Provision of Differentiated Services Specific to Children by Social Network Providers and Age Verification, published in the Official Gazette.
Account Opening Ban for Under-15s
According to the regulation, individuals who have not reached the age of 15 are completely prohibited from opening, using, and managing accounts on social networks.
Age Determination via e-Government Integration
Age determination procedures on social networks will be carried out directly through e-Government integration and secure verification infrastructures.
Specified Timeline for Account Verification
Starting from November 1, 2026, the age verification requirement will be sought for new accounts to be opened, and existing accounts must be verified by March 31, 2027 at the latest.
Differentiated Service for Youth Aged 15-18
Differentiated service rules will be activated for young people between the ages of 15 and 18, and these accounts will be kept private by default.
Parental Control and Security Measures
Parents will be provided with Turkish-supported control tools to monitor screen time and spending, and various technical measures will be taken for children's accounts.