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Türkiye Mandates Age Verification and Privacy Rules for Social Media

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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Türkiye enacted legislation setting a minimum age of 15 for social media accounts, effective November 1, 2026. Platforms are required to verify new users' ages through the state’s e-government portal, e-Devlet, while existing accounts must be verified by March 31, 2027. The law also mandates strict privacy settings for users aged 15 to 17, including banning tailored advertising and read receipts, and requires platforms to block screenshots of teens’ content.

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Why it matters

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The new regulation imposes significant operational and technical requirements on social media platforms operating in Türkiye. Restrictions on messaging and tailored advertising for younger users could alter digital revenue streams and user engagement models for these platforms.

From biometricupdate.com

Who's involved

  • TurkeyThe country implementing the age assurance law.
  • cabinetThe group of high ranking officials responsible for implementing the new law.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • cabinetSpeculative

    The cabinet might face increased costs related to implementing the new age assurance law and required state infrastructure changes.

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Coverage

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