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Turkey Imposes Restrictions on Social Media for Children Under 15 - May 4, 2026
The Turkish Parliament has approved a new law restricting social media access for children under the age of 15, state-run news agency Anadolu reported on Wednesday evening.
Under the new regulations, users under 15 will no longer be able to independently register on popular social networks. Online platforms will be required to implement age-verification systems to prevent users from bypassing these restrictions.
The law also introduces enhanced parental control tools, allowing parents to track their children's screen time and manage their digital spending. Furthermore, major social platforms will be obliged to respond swiftly to dangerous or harmful content; in emergency cases, they will have a maximum of one hour to remove the content or intervene.
The document will enter into force six months after its official publication in Turkey's Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete).
Under the new regulations, users under 15 will no longer be able to independently register on popular social networks. Online platforms will be required to implement age-verification systems to prevent users from bypassing these restrictions.
The law also introduces enhanced parental control tools, allowing parents to track their children's screen time and manage their digital spending. Furthermore, major social platforms will be obliged to respond swiftly to dangerous or harmful content; in emergency cases, they will have a maximum of one hour to remove the content or intervene.
The document will enter into force six months after its official publication in Turkey's Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete).
The issue of internet restrictions for minors is becoming increasingly relevant in other countries as well. In France, President Emmanuel Macron recently proposed holding a regular "internet-free day" for youth to encourage teenagers to spend more time reading, playing sports, and engaging in face-to-face communication.
Concurrently, discussions regarding a potential ban on social media for users under the age of 15 are ongoing within the European Union. Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a coordinating meeting on the matter with leaders from 12 EU member states. Participants included representatives from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and other countries within the bloc.
According to AFP, the number of states supporting such measures has effectively doubled in recent months.
Concurrently, discussions regarding a potential ban on social media for users under the age of 15 are ongoing within the European Union. Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a coordinating meeting on the matter with leaders from 12 EU member states. Participants included representatives from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and other countries within the bloc.
According to AFP, the number of states supporting such measures has effectively doubled in recent months.
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