Social Media Regulation Published in the Official Gazette

The new social media regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cybersecurity entered the implementation process after being published in the Official Gazette dated October 10, 2026. While the regulation bans providing social network services to children under 15, specific schedules were announced for existing accounts and age verification.

New Regulation Published in the Official Gazette

The social media regulation prepared by the Presidency of Cybersecurity entered the implementation process after being published in the Official Gazette dated October 10, 2026. The new regulation introduces an obligation for social network providers to offer age verification and parental control tools.

Social Media Ban for Under-15s

According to the published regulation, social media platforms will not be able to provide services to children under the age of 15. New account opening requests by users determined to be under 15 will be rejected, and an review process will be carried out for existing accounts.

Age Verification Process via e-Government

User age determination will be carried out via the e-Government Gateway through a technical token that verifies whether the age limit is met without sharing identity information. Age verifications for existing accounts must be completed by March 31, 2027 at the latest.

Measures for Children Aged 15-18

Protective measures are coming into effect for users who have turned 15 but are not yet adults. Accounts in this group will automatically be opened as private profiles, and live broadcasting and personalized advertisements will not be permitted.

Effective Date and Parental Control Tools

The social media ban and rules will officially enter into force on November 1, 2026. In addition, platforms will provide free parental control tools that allow parents to limit screen time and manage account settings.