15-Year Age Limit Proposed for Social Media: New Draft Regulation from the Ministry

Effective Age Verification Systems To ensure the effective implementation of the proposed age limit, social media platforms will be required to establish technical age verification systems designed to prevent children from opening unauthorized accounts.
The specific procedures and principles for these systems will be clarified through upcoming regulations.
Rating Model for Online Games The regulation aims to adopt an age-based rating system for online games rather than a direct ban.
This model is intended to ensure that children only access content appropriate for their developmental level.
Furthermore, platforms will be obligated to create more comprehensive application mechanisms where complaints regarding illegal or harmful content can be submitted.
Preventing deceptive advertisements is also among the priorities of the new regulation.
Global Examples and Deterrent Penalties The draft prepared by Turkey references legal processes in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia.
While Australia is considering heavy administrative fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for corporate violations starting in 2025, similar legal regulations are being discussed in the United States and the UK.
With the Ministry's work, Turkey plans to implement a similar oversight and sanction mechanism to protect minors in the digital space.