Mandatory Social Media Identity Verification to Begin in 2026

Mandatory Identity Verification for Social Media Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek has announced that a new regulation requiring identity and mobile phone verification for social media platforms is set to take effect in 2026.
This move is reported to have received significant demand and support, particularly from families.
Combating Fake Accounts and Disinformation One of the primary objectives of the regulation is to prevent reputation attacks and the spread of disinformation carried out through fake accounts.
Minister Gürlek emphasized that judges and prosecutors are often targeted by anonymous or foreign-sourced fake accounts, which negatively impacts judicial processes.
With the implementation of the new system, the government aims to ensure that users participate in platforms with their real identities, thereby increasing digital accountability.
Transparency in the Judiciary: The "ALO Adalet" Application In addition to social media regulations, the Ministry is launching the "ALO Adalet" application to accelerate judicial processes and increase transparency.
Through this system, citizens will be able to directly learn the reasons for delays in their ongoing cases and stay informed about every stage of the legal proceedings.
The application aims to encourage judges to adhere to designated target durations and facilitate access to justice through technological solutions.