Age control and verification calendar clarified on social media

The age verification application on social media platforms in Turkey is projected to start on November 1. With the new regulation, children under 15 will be prevented from opening accounts, and age verification will be conducted via e-Government using a digital token.

The age verification application on social media platforms in Turkey is projected to start on November 1. According to the regulation reported by Haber Global, social media users are planned to verify their ages through a digital token to be generated via e-Government. Instead of identity information, only whether the user meets the age limit will be transmitted to the platforms. Within the scope of the new regulation, children under 15 will be prevented from opening new accounts.

Age verification procedures for existing accounts are projected to be completed by March 31, 2027. On the other hand, the Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) issued a warning against fake SMS messages and emails sent under the claim that accounts would be closed. Users were asked not to click on suspicious links, to conduct their transactions only through official channels, and not to share their e-Government passwords with anyone.