Türkiye bans social media access for children under 15
Türkiye will prohibit children under 15 from using social media starting November 1, following a formal government announcement on Saturday. The measure places Türkiye among countries introducing age-based restrictions to protect young people from potential online harms. The country’s official state journal published the decision after parliament approved the legislation in April. Under the new…
Türkiye has announced a ban on social media use for children under 15, set to take effect on November 1. The decision was published in the country's official state journal after being approved by parliament in April. This move places Türkiye among a growing number of countries introducing age-based restrictions to protect young people from potential online harms.
The new legislation requires social media providers to take technical and administrative measures, including age verification, to implement protections for young people. According to the Gulf News, no service likely to produce an addictive effect in children may be offered.
Countries such as Australia, Britain, and France are also pushing to introduce similar restrictions to protect children from digital risks like screen addiction, lack of sleep, bullying, and eating disorders.
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