Turkey has published new rules for social media: services may not serve children under 15. For users older than that age, platforms must take age into account and offer protective measures. The rules are scheduled to take effect on November 1.
What happened
The document puts platforms in a difficult position: they must confirm age without collecting more personal data than necessary. The requirements separately mention data protection, understandable parental tools, and the verifiability of age-verification methods. The rules apply to social services available in the country, so their implementation may affect both local and international platforms.
What it means
- The restriction applies specifically to children under 15, not to a full ban on the internet for teenagers.
- An age check should confirm the threshold, not necessarily reveal a user’s full set of documents to the platform.
- Parents and teenagers should watch for service notices about new rules and account settings.
What’s next
The new regulation will be a test for platforms: they must balance child protection, privacy, and convenience. For users, the main practical takeaway is to treat any request for age or documents with care and to use only the service’s official screens.
When will the rules take effect?
According to reports about the new regulation, the start date is set for November 1.
Will users have to hand a passport to social networks?
The rules require age verification with data protection. The specific method will depend on how each platform implements it and on local requirements.
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