New Era in Social Networks: Access Ban for Under-15s
With the new regulation published in the Official Gazette, age verification and platform restrictions are being introduced to enhance children's digital safety.
Under the regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cyber Security, access to social networks for children under 15 will be blocked starting November 1, 2026, while new security measures are implemented for young users.
Scope of the Regulation
A new era is beginning on digital platforms with the regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cyber Security and published in the Official Gazette.
e-Government Integration
Users' age verification processes will be conducted directly through the e-Government Gateway without sharing personal data.
Security Standards
For users over the age of fifteen, the private account option will be enabled by default, and the infinite scrolling feature will be restricted.
Effective Dates
The regulation will enter into force on November 1, 2026, and existing accounts must be verified by March 31, 2027.