Turkiye: 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. The Authority will review how these platforms process children’s personal data and examine the measures in place to protect such data.