The Era of Anonymity on Social Media Ends: Unverified Accounts to Be Closed

Mandatory Identity Verification for Social Media Under a new regulation, all social media users will be granted a specific period to transition their profiles to "real account" status.
Users who fail to complete the identity verification process within this timeframe will face permanent access restrictions, regardless of the platform they use.
Inclusion of Citizens Abroad The regulation is set to cover not only users within Turkey but also citizens living abroad.
Minister Gürlek stated that infrastructure is being developed to allow international users to verify their identities using passport information and SMS confirmation to prevent any potential grievances.
This move aims to clarify legal responsibilities within digital spaces and ensure accountability for online actions.
Implementation and Technical Details Initially introduced with the goal of protecting children, the scope of the regulation has been expanded and is planned for implementation in the summer of 2025.
However, the technical specifics of the "real account" concept remain partially unclear.
It is currently uncertain whether identity verification will serve only as a backend security layer or if users will be required to display their legal names on their public profiles.
Further details regarding the technical infrastructure are expected to be clarified in the coming days.