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Turkey social media regulation and youth digital safety

Overview

In Turkey, discussions regarding digital safety and social media regulation for minors have intensified following the announcement of new rules set to take effect on November 1, 2026. These regulations will prohibit social network services from being provided to children under the age of 15.

In response to these upcoming changes, the organization Yeşilay has advocated for more than just age restrictions, emphasizing the need for “safe design” to mitigate risks like infinite scrolling and autoplay. They have recommended strengthening parental controls and promoting digital literacy to protect children’s mental well-being.

Concurrently, citizens and political figures are pushing for broader legal frameworks. Petitions submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey suggest implementing an e-Devlet based verification system to ensure age-appropriate access. Furthermore, there are calls for criminal penalties to address AI-driven fraud and for state intervention to protect traditional social values against harmful online content.

Entities

Ministry of Family and Social Services · Yeşilay · Yeniden Refah Party · Grand National Assembly of Turkey · Meta

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Turkey faces calls for stricter digital regulations to protect youth

    Turkish citizens and political leaders are urging the government to implement stricter digital regulations and age verification to protect children from harmful online content and social media influences.

  2. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Yeşilay calls for safe digital design amid Turkey's social media age limits

    Yeşilay supports Turkey's upcoming 2026 social media age limit for children under 15 but warns that safe design and parental guidance are essential to combat digital addiction and mental health risks.

Sources

gazetedamga.com.tr · m.takvim.com.tr · master.com.cy · sondakika.com · southernschoolsbookaward.co.uk · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr · yorumla.net