New Regulation on Children's Social Media Use Takes Effect
The regulation published in the Official Gazette stipulates that social media services cannot be provided to children under 15 and comes into effect in November.
The new regulation prepared to ensure the safety of children in digital environments has been published in the Official Gazette. With the regulation entering into force on November 1, 2026, age limits and security measures in social media use are being reshaped.
Decision Published in the Official Gazette
The new regulation, aimed at increasing the safety of children on digital platforms, was announced to the public by being published in the Official Gazette dated October 10, 2026, and numbered 33396.
Ban Coming for Under 15s
One of the most striking articles of the regulation is that social media services will not be provided under any circumstances to children who have not reached the age of 15. With this rule, social network providers will take new measures regarding age groups.
Rules for Ages 15-18
The regulation covers not only those under 15 but also children between the ages of 15 and 18, introducing new rules for this group in areas such as privacy, messaging, content recommendations, and parental control.
Implementation Date and Expectations
With this important regulation entering into force on November 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for social media platforms to make comprehensive changes in their services for child users.