Social media ban for under-15s and e-Government age verification are coming

The new regulation, which prevents children who have not completed the age of 15 from opening social media accounts and introduces a mandatory age verification via e-Government, is planned to enter into force on November 1. While a period until March 31, 2027, is granted for existing accounts, restrictions on live streaming and messaging are being introduced for the 15-18 age group.

It is stated that the regulation preventing children who have not completed the age of 15 from opening social media accounts will enter into force on November 1. Under the new system, age verification is expected to be carried out via e-Government, and existing accounts are envisioned to be checked until March 31, 2027. Accounts of children under 15 may be closed, and restrictions on features such as live streaming and messaging will be introduced for the 15-18 age group.

Authorities warn against fake messages requesting e-Government passwords and bank details under the pretext of the age verification system. With the new regulation, children who have not completed the age of 15 will not be allowed to open social media accounts, and identity verification is anticipated to be carried out through the e-Government system during the age verification process. For users between the ages of 15 and 18, opening live broadcasts on their accounts will be banned, follower lists will be hidden, and messages can only be received from followed individuals.