Minister Gürlek Announces: Identity Verification and Age Limits Coming to Social Media

New Regulation and Digital Security Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that a comprehensive regulation is being prepared to ensure security in digital spaces and to combat disinformation.
This step aims to prevent the creation of fake accounts and increase the effectiveness of the fight against cybercrime.
Access Restrictions for Children Under 15 One of the most significant aspects of the regulation focuses on the protection of children.
Minister Gürlek announced that access to social media platforms will be restricted for children under the age of 15.
It was emphasized that this decision was influenced by intense demands from families and the necessity of protecting children from risks in the digital world.
Social Support and Implementation Process Minister Gürlek expressed that these regulations have been met with great support from broad segments of society, particularly families.
Studies regarding the technical details of the identity verification process and the implementation schedule are being carried out in coordination with relevant institutions.