New Age Limit for Social Media Use and e-Government Verification Era
With the new regulation implemented across Turkey, children under the age of fifteen are banned from opening social media accounts, and e-Government-based verification has been made mandatory for young users.
Within the scope of the new regulation prepared to increase the safety of children on digital platforms, children under the age of fifteen are banned from opening social media accounts, and restrictive rules are applied for teenagers between fifteen and eighteen years old.
Scope of the New Regulation
The new regulation to be implemented across Turkey introduces important rules that closely concern parents regarding children's use of mobile phones and social media.
Age Limits and Restrictions
According to the newly introduced rules, no social network services can be provided to children under the age of fifteen.
For teenagers between fifteen and eighteen years old, a series of protective rules such as privacy, live broadcasting, and advertising restrictions will be put into effect.
e-Government Based Verification
It is becoming mandatory for all users, including existing accounts, to perform age verification through the system.
Parental Control Tools
Social media companies are held obliged to offer special control tools so that mothers and fathers can closely monitor their children's accounts.
Enforcement and Deadlines
The determined rules will officially enter into force on November 1, 2026.
The deadline for existing accounts to complete their verification procedures has been announced as March 31, 2027.