Turkey May Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15

Turkey is planning a major step to enhance online safety for children. A bill has been introduced in parliament proposing a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, along with stricter regulations for platforms.

Debate began in the Turkish parliament on Tuesday over a draft law that could significantly change the digital lives of children in the country.

Under the proposed legislation, children under 15 may be prohibited from using social media platforms.

Turkey is joining a growing list of countries aiming to protect young users from the harmful effects of social media.

If the proposal becomes law, major platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram will be required to implement significant changes.

These platforms will need to establish robust age verification systems and provide parental control tools to give parents greater oversight of their children's online activities.