Türkiye tightens social media rules for children under 15

Türkiye is tightening regulations on children’s access to social media, with new rules requiring platforms to prevent users under 15 from accessing their services amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online harassment and young users’ safety.

The regulation, published Saturday, introduces new obligations for social media platforms, including age verification and measures to block underage account creation. The measures will take effect on Nov. 1, following legislation passed by parliament in April to strengthen safeguards for minors online.