Social Media Regulation for Children Enters into Force on November 1st
New rules regarding children's social media use, prepared by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, are coming into life with age verification requirements and restrictions.
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that the new regulation regarding children's social media use will enter into force on November 1, 2026.
Effective Date of the Regulation
According to the statement made by Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, the new rules regulating children's social media use will begin to be implemented as of November 1, 2026.
Age Verification System
Users who want to open a social media account will be required to verify their age through the e-Government system, thus enabling the tracking of age limits.
Restrictions and Compliance Period
While features such as broadcasting live streams and taking screen recordings will be prohibited for users between the ages of fifteen and eighteen, a compliance period until March 31, 2027 will be granted for the system to fully settle.