Children's access to social media, games and the internet is a matter of both legal and ethical debate.
Social Media Age Limits
- Instagram: 13
- TikTok: 13
- Facebook: 13
- WhatsApp: 13 (16 in the EU)
- Snapchat: 13
- YouTube: 13 (for opening a channel)
KVKK and GDPR
- custodial permission is required for those under the age of 13
- A "mature child" between 13-18 - approval is required
- Age verification mechanisms are weak
Family Responsibility
- Monitoring the child's online activity
- Family screen (parental) control)
- Protection from sexual content
- Protection from cyberbullying
School Computers
- Content filtering is mandatory (5651)
- Student's personal communication is confidential
- Teacher supervised use
Child Victimization
- Sexual abuse (grooming)
- Cyber bullying
- Addiction
- Personal data leak
- Financial damage (in-game shopping)
Family Responsibility (TBK article 66)
- Family is responsible for the damage caused by the child
- Online shopping, insult, copyright infringement
Children's Rights
- Acquiring information Right
- Right to education (online school)
- Right to communication
- Private life (limited, under custody)
Practical Advice
- Age-appropriate content filters
- Open communication with the child
- Online safety training
- Limiting usage times
- Screen time
Child law and KVKK lawyer recommended.