From November 1st in Türkiye, the use of social media by minors under 15 years of age is prohibited

Turkey has banned the use of social networks by children under 15, joining a growing number of countries around the world committed to protecting children and teenagers from the risks associated with these platforms. The Official Journal published the decision after the approval of a law in Parliament in April. It will come into effect on November 1st.

Social network providers must "adopt the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification, to ensure" the protection of young people, the text states. “No service may be offered that could cause addiction in children,” he adds in particular.

More and more countries around the world have started, or are considering, banning social networks for children, to protect them from digital-related risks: screen addiction, lack of sleep, bullying, eating disorders, etc. However, the law intervenes in a period of restrictions on freedom of expression in Türkiye, in LGBT circles, in the media and in the political sphere. Numerous accounts on social networks have been blocked in recent weeks.