Türkiye bans social media for children under 15, effective 1 November
Türkiye published regulations barring social media providers from serving under-15s, following an April law. AFP reports the ban takes effect on 1 November.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 1Türkiye has barred social network providers from offering services to children under 15, under Cyber Security Directorate regulations published in the Official Gazette on Saturday 10 October. Anadolu AgencyN “Türkiye has barred social network providers from offering services to minors under the age of 15, according to new Cyber Security Directorate regulations published Saturday in the Official Gazette.” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Centre · 1AFP reported that the ban is scheduled to come into effect on 1 November. Gulf NewsN “Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1.” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 1The regulation says providers "cannot provide services to children who have not reached the age of 15" and must offer differentiated services and take necessary measures for users aged 15 and over, taking account of the minor's best interests and their development. Anadolu AgencyN “The regulation said providers "cannot provide services to children who have not reached the age of 15."” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗
Centre · 1Age verification must prioritise personal data protection, using methods that determine only whether a user meets the age threshold rather than establishing identity. Anadolu AgencyN “Age verification must prioritize personal data protection, using methods that determine only whether a user meets the age threshold rather than establishing identity” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Centre · 1Providers must make verification methods, algorithm structures and child-focused policies "clear, auditable and testable" for users, parents and the directorate, and must create clear, user-friendly parental control tools. Anadolu AgencyN “"clear, auditable and testable for users, parents and the directorate,"” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Centre · 1The rules follow a law passed by the Turkish parliament in April, which requires providers to take "the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification", and states that no service likely to have an addictive effect on children may be offered. Gulf NewsN “The official state journal published the decision following the adoption of a law by parliament in April.”“"No service likely to produce an addictive effect in children may be offered."” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 1AFP placed the move among a growing number of countries restricting children's social media use; it cited Australia as having introduced restrictions and Britain and France as pushing to do the same, aiming to curb risks such as screen addiction, lack of sleep, bullying and eating disorders. Gulf NewsN “Countries including Australia have introduced restrictions on social media for children and others such as Britain and France are pushing to do the same.” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 1AFP also noted that rights groups have complained of restrictions on freedom of expression in Türkiye targeting LGBTQ communities, the media and the political opposition, and that numerous social media accounts have been blocked in recent weeks. Gulf NewsN “Rights groups have complained of restrictions on freedom of expression in Turkey targeting LGBTQ communities, the media and the political opposition.” Read at Gulf News ↗
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- Framing
- Anadolu presents the regulation's provisions as a child-protection and data-protection measure; Gulf News (AFP copy) frames it as part of a global trend while adding the free-expression criticism.
- Emphasis
- Anadolu stresses age-verification, privacy and parental-control requirements; AFP stresses the 1 November start date, international comparisons and rights groups' concerns.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Anadolu does not give the start date or mention rights groups' criticism; AFP gives fewer details of the verification and parental-control rules.
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“Age verification must prioritize personal data protection” — Anadolu Agency
“Rights groups have complained of restrictions on freedom of expression in Turkey targeting LGBTQ communities, the media and the political opposition.” — Gulf News
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What every side reports
- Regulations published in the Official Gazette on 10 October bar social media providers from serving under-15s.
- The rules follow a law passed by parliament in April.
- Providers must carry out age verification.
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Centre2 articles
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Under new regulations, Türkiye bans children under 15 from social media
Neutral Relays the regulation's provisions on age limits, verification and parental controls without external comment.
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Gulf NewsN · · via AFP
Turkey bans social media for children under 15 from November 1
Neutral AFP copy placing the ban in an international trend and noting rights groups' free-expression concerns.
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- 10 Oct 03:51 First Anadolu AgencyN Under new regulations, Türkiye bans children under 15 from social media
- 10 Oct 11:17 +7h 26m Gulf NewsN Turkey bans social media for children under 15 from November 1 via AFP
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