Social media banned for children under fifteen in Türkiye, new regulation announced. Türkiye's Cyber Security Authority publishes new age verification rules in Official Gazette.
Social media providers must verify users' ages during account creation on platforms.
Children under fifteen cannot access any social media networks, local or foreign. Age verification performed using special token generated through Türkiye's e-Government system platform.
Existing accounts must complete verification by end of March twenty twenty-seven deadline. Under eighteen accounts remain private, restricting features like live streaming and targeted advertising.