Social media ban for under-15s published in the Official Gazette

The new regulation prohibiting social media platforms from providing services to children under 15 has been published in the Official Gazette and will begin implementation in Turkey as of November 1.

Regulation Published in the Official Gazette

The new regulation banning children under 15 from using social media has been made official by being published in the Official Gazette, and all the processes of curiosity have begun to be discussed.

Implementation and Age Verification Process

While age verification on social media applications is projected to be carried out via e-Government, the details of the implementation continue to take shape.

Within the scope of the ban starting across Turkey on November 1, it is a matter of curiosity how the timing and verification mechanisms will operate.

Obligations of Companies and Status of Parents

The responsibilities falling upon major tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, as well as age verification methods, will gain clarity through forthcoming regulations.

It is stated that families should not be left alone during the implementation process of the ban, and that the sharing of responsibilities between public institutions and platforms is of importance.