Türkiye has introduced new social media regulations aimed at strengthening protections for children and young users online.
Joining countries such as Australia and France in adopting similar measures, the regulations focus on enhancing safety, increasing platform accountability and ensuring faster intervention against harmful content.
Under the new rules, minors under age 15 will not be able to register on social media platforms, with companies required to implement effective age verification systems.
Providers will also be required to offer differentiated, age-appropriate services for users 15 and over.
Step-by-step enforcement mechanism
The regulations introduced stronger parental control mechanisms, requiring tools to manage account settings and limit screen time.
Social media companies will be obliged to take steps to prevent deceptive advertising and reduce online risks.
In urgent cases related to national security, large platforms must comply with content removal orders within one hour.
