Türkiye Introduces Social Media Ban for Users Under 15
🇹🇷 Türkiye bans social media for children under 15 in major digital safety reform
Türkiye has introduced a major set of new digital safety regulations aimed at protecting children and teenagers online. The reform tightens age restrictions, increases platform accountability, and introduces stronger enforcement tools for authorities.
Under the new law, children under 15 are no longer allowed to register on social media platforms.
📌 What changes for social media platforms
- Mandatory age verification systems for all users
- Age-appropriate services for users aged 15+
- Stronger parental control tools (screen time, account management)
- Restrictions on deceptive advertising targeting minors
- AI monitoring to prevent re-upload of previously removed illegal content
Platforms with more than 10 million daily users in Türkiye will face stricter obligations.
🚨 Fast response rule for urgent cases
In cases related to national security, large platforms must remove requested content within one hour.
Authorities aim to ensure faster intervention against harmful or illegal content circulating online.
⚖️ Step-by-step penalties for violations
- Ban on new advertising on the platform
- Court-ordered 50% reduction in bandwidth
- Up to 90% bandwidth restriction for repeated violations
The system is designed as a gradual enforcement mechanism rather than immediate shutdowns.
🎮 Gaming platforms also included
- Games without proper age ratings will be banned
- Foreign gaming platforms with 100,000+ daily users must appoint a legal representative in Türkiye
⏳ When it starts
The new regulations will come into force six months after publication.
Officials say the goal is to build a safer and more transparent digital environment for young users while increasing accountability for global tech platforms operating in Türkiye.
