Turkiye: Law on Protection of Children and Young People in Digital Environment including organisational requirement was introduced to Grand National Assembly

On 7 January 2026, the Law on Protection of Children and Young People in the Digital Environment was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The Law applies to content providers, intermediary service providers, social network providers, gaming companies, and users. It seeks to establish a preventive and protective framework addressing risks, including digital addiction, virtual gambling, cyberbullying, harmful or obscene content, misuse of personal data, disinformation, and terrorist propaganda. The Law requires social network providers to establish dedicated internal units responsible for protecting children and young people in the digital environment. Failure to comply would be subject to administrative fines ranging from TRY one million to TRY 5 million, with fines increased by half for a second offence within one year and termination of activities upon a third offence.