New Regulations In The Social Network And Gaming Sector

“Law Proposal on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws” (the “Law”)¹ entered into force on 1 May 2026. The Law introduces significant amendments to Law No. 5651 on the Internet and Fighting Against Crimes Committed through Internet Broadcasting Law (“Law No. 5651”)², regarding protection of children in digital environments, the introduction of new rules for the gaming sector, and obligations imposed on large scale social network providers.
1): The Gaming Ecosystem Now Falls Within the Scope of Law No. 5651
The Law introduces new definitions to the definitions section of Law No. 5651, clarifying the roles within the gaming ecosystem. Under the Law, a game is defined as a digital game that is distributed, played, or updated via the internet. Developers of games or in-game components are classified as game providers, while those who enable the distribution or playing of such games are defined as game distributors. A game platform is defined as a real or legal person