The government has also reportedly decided to introduce special SIM cards equipped with a system to block inappropriate content for children. Also, the possibility of blocking VPN-services and restricting the use of the Internet to children under 18 years of age is being considered.
The Turkish parliament has announced that it has adopted a law banning access to social networks for children under the age of 15 Reuters.
By law, platforms are required to take steps to verify the age of users.
Game platforms will also have to comply with this requirement – they will have to divide games according to age categories.
In addition, platforms with a large number of users are required to have a representative in Turkey.
Earlier, Yeni Şafak newspaper featured children and teenagers in Turkey armed incidentswrote about the government’s decision to introduce special SIM cards for children. These SIM cards come with a system to block inappropriate content.
The government is also considering blocking VPN services and restricting internet access to children under the age of 18.
