Social Media Ban and New Regulations for Children Under 15
With the new regulation aimed at protecting children on social networks, a usage ban is introduced for individuals under 15, while details on verification and restrictions have become clear.
The new regulation prepared for the protection of children in the digital environment has been officially published. Accordingly, the access of children under the age of 15 to social networks is banned, and the implementation will enter into force on November 1, 2026.
Effective Date of the Regulation
It was reported that the new regulation aimed at protecting children on social networks has been published. According to the arrangement, it was announced that relevant services cannot be provided to children who have not completed the age of 15.
It was announced that this important regulation, which includes all the new rules introduced, will officially enter into force on November 1, 2026.
Age Verification Process and e-Government
It was stated that users' age verification processes will be carried out securely through the e-Government platform.
It was noted that the verification process will be performed without sharing identity information, only with age range information, and the deadline for existing accounts is March 31, 2027.
Restrictions for the 15-18 Age Group
It was conveyed that the social media accounts of young people between the ages of 15 and 18 will be completely private by default.
It was recorded that messaging features will be restricted for users in this age group, and features such as starting live broadcasts and contact synchronization will not be allowed.
Control Tools Offered to Parents
Comprehensive control mechanisms have been established to enable families to track their children's digital habits.
It was reported that Turkish-language supported tools will be offered to parents to provide screen time limitation, spending tracking, and the ability to control account settings.