Social Media and Gaming Platforms to Be Restricted for Children Under 15: New Law Adopted
Social Media and Gaming Platforms to Be Restricted for Children Under 15: New Law Adopted
A new law has been adopted in Turkey that imposes restrictions on the use of social media and gaming platforms by children under 15. The law provides for mandatory control measures on the part of digital platforms and increases the services' responsibility for the safety of underage users.
What will change?
According to the new law, social media and gaming services will be required to implement a number of child and adolescent protection mechanisms.
The key requirements include:
* mandatory user age verification;
* parental control tools;
* confirmation of all online payments by parents or legal guardians;
* time limits on platform use.
The new rules apply not only to social media but also to gaming platforms where children make purchases or spend significant amounts of time online.
When will the law come into force?
The law will come into effect six months after its official publication. This period is given to platforms for technical preparation and the implementation of the necessary control systems.
Why are these restrictions being adopted?
Authorities state that the law aims to strengthen children's digital safety, reduce addiction to social media and online games, and protect minors from inappropriate content and uncontrolled online spending.
The new requirements are expected to affect both international platforms and local services operating in Turkey.
What parents need to know
Once the law comes into force, parents will be able to:
* control app usage time;
* restrict access to certain features;
* confirm purchases and subscriptions;
* receive more tools for monitoring children's online activity.
Experts note that similar measures are already gradually being introduced in many countries and are becoming part of a global trend toward regulating the digital environment for minors.
