Turkey Enacts Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Turkey's parliament has approved a law prohibiting social media use for children under 15. This legislation imposes new regulations on digital platforms, including game software companies, mandating age verification, representation in Turkey, and age-based game classifications.
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Turkey's parliament has passed a groundbreaking legislation banning social media usage for individuals under the age of 15, aiming to enhance digital safety for minors.
The newly introduced law, which amends the Social Services Law and several other regulations, requires digital platforms, notably game software firms, to implement age verification measures to protect young users.
Furthermore, these platforms must classify games according to players' ages and appoint a local representative if they have a significant user base in Turkey.
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