social network · child · age (соцсеть · ребёнок · возраст)

Azerbaijan will restrict access to social media for children under the age of 16. As of December 10, 2025, a ban on social media use by children under 16 was already in effect in Azerbaijan.

Consensus

Azerbaijan's parliament passed a law restricting social media access for children under 16 years old
Age verification will be required through bank cards, email, or phone number
Providers are responsible for checking the accuracy of provided data
Parental consent is required for users aged 16-18

Points of divergence

The law was passed in December 2025, with similar measures being considered by Britain and the UAE — vedomosti
The restriction has been in effect since December 10, 2025 — vesti
Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the practice of restricting social media for teenagers — vedomosti

Coverage (2 sources)

Azerbaijan will restrict social media access for children under 16 — Ведомости
Social media registration for children under 16 restricted in Azerbaijan — Вести

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