The Turkish parliament has adopted a law that prohibits registration on social networks for individuals under 15 years old, requiring platforms to verify users' ages.

The Turkish parliament adopted a law on Wednesday evening that prohibits access to social networks for individuals under 15 years old, according to the official Anadolu agency. The law stipulates that minors will not be able to register on social platforms, and these platforms will be required to implement age verification systems. Parents will have tools available to monitor the time their children spend in front of screens and online spending. In emergency cases, platforms will need to intervene within one hour of the dissemination of harmful content. The law will come into effect six months after its publication in the official monitor. This measure aligns with a global trend, with several countries discussing similar restrictions for minors under 15 years old. French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a "monthly digital detox day" for young people, and European leaders have discussed banning access to social networks for children.