Turkiye social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1

Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state journal published the decision following the adoption of a law by parliament in April. It stipulates that social media providers must “take the necessary technical and administrative measures, including age verification, to implement” protections for young people. “No service likely to produce an addictive…