New regulation to introduce ‘digital consent age’ for children’s data
Türkiye is preparing a new regulation aimed at strengthening the protection of children’s personal data online, with plans to introduce a “digital consent age” that would set rules for when minors can independently approve the processing of their information.
The regulation is expected to establish additional safeguards for children’s data collected by digital platforms, including social media networks and online services, as authorities seek to address concerns over privacy, data security and children’s exposure to online risks, daily Milliyet reported on Aug. 6.
The planned framework follows broader efforts to regulate children’s digital activities. A recently adopted law introduced measures targeting social media access for children under 15, requiring platforms to take steps such as age verification and provide safer digital environments for younger users.
Under the upcoming data protection rules, children below a certain age would require parental consent before their personal information could be processed, while those above the threshold could potentially exercise greater control over their own data, according to the report.
