Minister Göktaş Calls for Children's Digital Security and Social Media at the UN
Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Minister Göktaş emphasized social media restrictions for children under 15.
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş stated at a panel held within the scope of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York that international standards must be established and age limits introduced to protect children from the risks in the digital world.
Participation in the UN Panel
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş attended the panel titled Building Safe Digital Systems for Children, held in New York within the scope of the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
Social Media Restrictions
Providing information about Turkey's regulations regarding children's digital security, Göktaş drew attention to age limits for children under 15 and stated that additional features aimed at preventing addictive use are targeted.
Security Must Be Built into Systems
Stating that algorithms, recommendation systems, and age verification tools affect children's digital experiences, Göktaş emphasized that security must be embedded into systems from the very beginning.
Gaming Platforms and Action Plan
Stating that mandatory age ratings are applied on gaming platforms, Göktaş expressed that guidance is provided to families through the Action Plan for the Empowerment of Children in the Digital World.
Call for International Cooperation
Drawing attention to the cross-border nature of digital platforms, Göktaş called for the development of common standards among countries and the strengthening of international cooperation regarding the protection of children.