Safeguarding Children from Harmful Online Content

Article 25 of the revised Child Protection Law broadens the scope of child protection to include media, broadcasting, and the digital environment. In accordance with this, relevant penalties have been outlined in the Violations Law.

To implement Article 25, the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection, and the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs have collaboratively developed a draft regulation titled “Guidelines for Safeguarding Children from Harmful Online Content in the Digital Environment.” This draft was reviewed and discussed by a dedicated working group.

Additionally, a draft regulation for the establishment of a “Non-Permanent Council on Reviewing Harmful Online Content for Children” was presented. This council will be responsible for assessing whether content, news, information, or other materials disseminated through media, multi-channel broadcasting, and digital platforms contain harmful material for children. Members of the working group provided their feedback and recommendations on the draft.

The finalized guidelines will be submitted by the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications to the Government Cabinet for review and approval. These measures aim to strengthen child protection against inappropriate content in the digital space.