The mandate shifts the burden of age enforcement onto the platforms, which must now implement technical measures to identify and block underage users. This legal requirement applies to all social media services active in the country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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The Turkish government has mandated a new age-verification system for all digital platforms operating within its borders. A regulation published in the Official Gazette bars social media companies from providing services to children under 15 and requires operators to verify the ages of their user base to ensure compliance.

The mandate shifts the burden of age enforcement onto the platforms, which must now implement technical measures to identify and block underage users. This legal requirement applies to all social media services active in the country.
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