04-25-2026, 08:10 AM
From Hürriyet Daily News
Extract:
The Turkish parliament voted on April 22 to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, the latest country to try such a ban.
Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems.
Social media providers will be required to offer differentiated, age-appropriate services specifically designed for users 15 and over.
The regulations also introduce stronger parental control mechanisms. Platforms will be required to provide tools that allow parents to manage account settings, approve or restrict in-app purchases and monitor or limit screen time.
Additionally, social media companies will be obliged to take steps to prevent deceptive or harmful advertising and reduce online risks, particularly for minors.
The vote follows in the footsteps of similar bans and proposals to limit the harms of internet use for young people, including Australia's landmark move to restrict social media to over-16s only.
Extract:
The Turkish parliament voted on April 22 to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, the latest country to try such a ban.
Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems.
Social media providers will be required to offer differentiated, age-appropriate services specifically designed for users 15 and over.
The regulations also introduce stronger parental control mechanisms. Platforms will be required to provide tools that allow parents to manage account settings, approve or restrict in-app purchases and monitor or limit screen time.
Additionally, social media companies will be obliged to take steps to prevent deceptive or harmful advertising and reduce online risks, particularly for minors.
The vote follows in the footsteps of similar bans and proposals to limit the harms of internet use for young people, including Australia's landmark move to restrict social media to over-16s only.