Turkiye: Restrictions on minors' access to social media in Bill on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws
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Bill on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws including restrictions on minors’ access to social media was introduced to Grand National Assembly
On 4 March 2026, the Bill on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws, including restrictions on minors’ access to social media, was introduced to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Social network providers would be prohibite…
SourceMinistry of Family and Social Services drafted omnibus bill including social media regulation for children under 15
On 5 January 2026, the Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that a draft omnibus bill addressing social media use by children under 15 has been prepared. The bill is expected to be sent to the relevant committee of the Turkish Grand Nati…
SourceMinistry of Family and Social Services announced planned social media regulation for children under 15
On 29 November 2025, the Ministry of Family and Social Services announced planned social media regulation targeting children under the age of 15. The announcement was made during a public event in Istanbul and positioned the planned regulation withi…
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