Access of children under fifteen to social network platforms is being restricted
The regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cybersecurity will enter into force on November 1st.
With the new regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cybersecurity, the access of children under the age of 15 to social network platforms will be restricted, and the practice will enter into force on November 1st.
Scope and entry into force date of the regulation
The Regulation on the Provision of Differentiated Services Specific to Children by Social Network Providers and Age Verification, which includes age restrictions on social media, officially enters into force on November 1st.
Service restriction for children
According to the provisions of the newly prepared regulation, the social network provider will not be able to offer any services to children who have not completed the age of 15, and access will be restricted.
Evaluations and recommendations of experts
Evaluating the issue, CyberArts CEO Erdem Eriş, Social Media Expert Ümit Sanlav, and Green Crescent Science Board Member Prof. Dr. Şaziye Senem Başgül issued various warnings.
Experts emphasized that personal data must be protected during age verification processes and highlighted the importance of staying vigilant against fake fraudulent messages.
Digital literacy and audits
It was specifically stated by experts that digital literacy should be increased in families and schools, and relevant platforms must be strictly audited.