Turkiye: Restrictions on minors' access to social media in Law on Amendments to Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578/Bill No. 263)
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Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578) including restrictions on minors' access to social media enters into force
On 1 November 2026, the provisions of the Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578) on social network providers' obligations regarding minors enter into force. The Law applies to social network providers offering s…
President signed Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578) including restrictions on minors' access to social media
On 30 April 2026, the President signed the Law on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws (Law No. 7578). The Law applies to social network providers offering services in Turkey, with a subset of obligations applying only to social ne…
Grand National Assembly adopted Bill on amendments to social services law and certain other laws including restrictions on minors’ access to social media
On 22 April 2026, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey adopted Law No. 7578 on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Laws, which amends Additional Article 4 of the Law on Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Combating Crimes C…
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…
Ministry 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…
Ministry 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…