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Türkiye is preparing a new social media regulation that would require users to verify both their identity and mobile phone number before accessing social media accounts, according to statements made by Justice Minister Akin Gurlek, who outlined the proposal while discussing broader judicial reforms and a new digital justice platform.
The planned regulation, which authorities aim to bring into force in 2026, also seeks to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, reflecting what officials describe as growing public demand for tighter online safeguards.
Speaking to TV100, Gurlek said the Justice Ministry has already started working on a comprehensive social media law designed to introduce stricter access requirements. The minister indicated that users would need to complete two layers of verification: official identity confirmation and mobile phone authentication.
He explained that the regulation is being shaped in response to concerns raised by families and society regarding online safety.
Authorities aim to roll the legislation out in 2026, though no further implementation details were shared.
A central element of the draft regulation focuses on limiting access for minors. According to Gurlek, children under 15 would be prevented from entering social media platforms under the proposed framework.
Officials say the measure has been driven by requests from families seeking stronger protections for younger users online. The proposal positions parental concerns as a key factor shaping the upcoming legislation.
Alongside the social media proposal, Gurlek also introduced the upcoming ALO Adalet application, a digital service intended to help citizens follow ongoing court cases more closely.
The minister said the platform’s main goal is to help shorten lengthy legal proceedings by allowing individuals to directly learn why their cases may be delayed and to track each stage of the judicial process. The system is also expected to encourage judges to comply with targeted timelines for case handling.
Authorities have set 2026 as the target year for introducing the social media regulation, though legislative discussions remain ongoing.
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