KVKK Launches Investigation into Social Media Platforms' Processing of Children's Data

The audit process aims to determine the compliance level of these platforms with Turkey's data protection legislation and their sensitivity toward the digital privacy of children.
Emphasis on Transparency and Security In an official statement, the The investigation was launched to ensure transparency in data processing and to verify whether data controllers are fulfilling their legal obligations.
"It has been decided to initiate an ex officio investigation into how children's personal data is processed on social media platforms and what measures are taken to ensure that children are protected from potential risks they may encounter in the digital environment," the statement read.
The move highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on how global tech giants handle the sensitive information of younger users within the Turkish jurisdiction.
The investigation will focus on the technical and administrative measures taken by these platforms to safeguard minors.