Turkey bans children under 15 from accessing social media

The Turkish parliament has adopted a law prohibiting the use of social media by those under 15 years of age.

Turkey bans children under 15 from accessing social media

TL;DR

  • A new law in Turkey prohibits individuals under 15 from using social media.
  • Digital platforms must implement age verification systems.
  • Parental control tools will be required, including options for transaction approval and usage time limits.
  • Measures must be taken to prevent misleading advertising.
  • Foreign gaming platforms with over 100,000 daily users from Turkey must appoint a representative in the country.