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Turkey to ban social‑media use for under‑15s from Nov 1

The new law, approved by parliament in April, obliges platforms to verify ages and block under‑15 users.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:20:24 GMT

Turkey will prohibit children under 15 from using social‑media platforms beginning 1 November, the Daily Times reported on 10 October. The decision follows a government announcement and publication in the official state journal after parliament approved the legislation in April.

Under the law, social‑media companies must install technical and administrative safeguards, including age‑verification systems, to prevent under‑age access. The rules also ban services that could foster addictive behaviour in children, though authorities gave no further implementation details.

Supporters cite concerns such as screen addiction, disrupted sleep, bullying and eating disorders, while rights groups warn the measures could impinge on freedom of expression.

Key facts

• Turkey will ban social‑media access for children under 15 from 1 November. (dailytimes.com.pk)
• The law requires platforms to implement age‑verification and other safeguards. (dailytimes.com.pk)
• Parliament approved the legislation in April and it was published in the state journal. (dailytimes.com.pk)

Sources

• [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Türkiye bans social media access for children under 15”