Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15
Summary
Turkish lawmakers passed a bill to restrict social media use for children under 15 years old. The law requires social media platforms to verify users' ages, provide parental controls, and quickly act against harmful content, and now awaits approval by President Erdogan.Key Facts
- The bill restricts children under 15 from accessing social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Platforms must install age verification systems and parental control tools to manage children's access.
- Social media companies have to respond quickly to harmful content according to the new law.
- Online gaming companies must appoint a representative in Turkiye to comply with the regulations.
- Violations could lead to fines or reductions in internet speed imposed by Turkiye’s communications watchdog.
- The bill follows a recent school attack, with officials investigating the attacker’s online activity as part of the motivation.
- President Erdogan supports the bill, emphasizing the need to protect children's safety and privacy online.
- Opposition parties criticize the law, advocating for rights-based protections instead of bans.
- Similar restrictions on children's social media access have been introduced recently in Australia, Indonesia, and are being considered in several other countries.
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