Turkiye: Personal Data Protection Authority investigation into social media platforms over processing of children's personal data
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
20 Feb 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Turkiye
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Data Protection Authority opened investigation into TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X and Discord regarding protection of children's data
On 20 February 2026, the Personal Data Protection Authority opened investigations on its own initiative into TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Discord in relation to the processing of children’s personal data on social media platforms. Th…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority