Azerbaijan will restrict access to social media for children under… (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