KVKK Launches Investigation into 6 Platforms Including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Over Children's Data

Digital Safety of Children Under Scrutiny The Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has initiated an ex officio investigation into six platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, to monitor the protection of children's personal data and audit digital security measures.
The core focus of the audit process includes the conditions under which children's data is processed, the effectiveness of age verification mechanisms, and the adequacy of digital firewalls.
Audit Process Aligned with Global Regulations This step taken by Turkey parallels the increasing scrutiny of technology companies worldwide.
Similar to regulations such as the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, this process aims to maximize child safety in the digital world.
Administrative Fines and Sanctions on the Agenda If the ongoing investigations identify any violations of legislation regarding data processing conditions or security protocols, administrative fines may be imposed on the companies involved.
Furthermore, platforms are expected to be given specific timeframes to rectify identified deficiencies, and fundamental changes in data processing procedures may be demanded.