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Academics Oppose Internet Filter at Universities

Academics Oppose Internet Filter at Universities

Upon the initiative of the Alternative Communication Association, more than a hundred academics launched a signature campaign against applying the disputed internet filtering system at universities.

10 January 2012

Darwin Sites Banned - Survival of the Fittest?

INTERNET FILTERING SYSTEM

Darwin Sites Banned - Survival of the Fittest?

The children profile of the internet filtering system enforced on 22 November banned access to all web sites related to the theory of evolution and to naturalist Charles Darwin.

9 December 2011

State's 'Secure' Internet Filter Applied on 22 November

State's 'Secure' Internet Filter Applied on 22 November

The controversial internet filtering application was enforced on 22 November. Internet expert Akdeniz commented that Turkey has been the "country of prohibitions" throughout history. He warned that a filter managed by the state was dangerous.

22 November 2011 Ekin Karaca

Trial for Annulment of Internet Filter

Trial for Annulment of Internet Filter

The Alternative Information Association opened a trial at the Council of State for the revocation of the "Principles and Procedures for Internet Service" published by the Prime Ministry Telecommunication Association.

16 November 2011

bianet Went to Court - Regulations Changed

INTERNET CENSORSHIP

bianet Went to Court - Regulations Changed

Due to a change of regulations the Council of State dismissed bianet's request to stall the disputed internet filter application. Bianet had filed an according case against the application which is part of the "Draft Bill on Principles and Procedures for the Safe Use of the Internet".

3 November 2011 Ekin Karaca

"Internet Committee Report Aimed at Supporting Internet Filter"

ASSOCIATION FOR ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION

"Internet Committee Report Aimed at Supporting Internet Filter"

The Association for Alternative Information criticised the central internet filter to be enforced on 22 August. The association found the corresponding recommendations issued by the Internet Committee "purposefully" aimed at supporting the filter that is going to restrict internet access.

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

"INTERNETE FILTER" FORUM

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

Massive criticism on the internet filter system to be enforced on 22 August was voiced in a meeting on the matter at Bilgi University on 25 May. The participants demanded to withdraw the decision.

27 May 2011 Şahin Artan

Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System

Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System

On 25 May, the Internet Committee organizes a meeting with non-governmental organizations, public representatives and experts to discuss the much disputed internet filter system. The application is going to be enforced on 22 August.

25 May 2011 Ekin Karaca

Country-Wide Protests: "Don't Touch the Internet"

Country-Wide Protests: "Don't Touch the Internet"

Tens of Thousands of people took the streets in 31 Turkish provinces on 15 May to demonstrate against the "Draft Bill on Rules and Procedures of the Safety of Internet Use". The draft law will be enforced on 22 August.

16 May 2011 Ekin Karaca,Çiçek Tahaoğlu