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Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

The platform has failed to appoint a representative within the country and notify the authorities about the appointment, according to the country's internet authority.

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

The Press Law will be amended to cover online news outlets, which will have the same criminal and legal responsibility as the periodical publications.

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

The government is reportedly working to introduce prison sentences for spreading fake news on social media and a regulatory body for social media platforms.

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Those who spread fake news on social media will face up to five years in prison, a pro-government daily has reported.

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

Citing Germany's laws, AKP deputy Özkaya said Turkey should also impose prison sentences for disinformation and misinformation on social media.

Pinterest agrees to appoint legal representative in Turkey

Pinterest agrees to appoint legal representative in Turkey

All global social media companies have now agreed to comply with the country's new law that has caused censorship concerns.

‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’

SOCIAL MEDIA LAW

‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’

According to İstanbul Bar’s IT Law Center Founder Gökhan Ahi, if the advertisers and users want to give an ad to the social media providers which have not yet appointed local representatives, there is no obstacle in their way.

22 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

Following Turkey’s advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their failure to appoint local representatives, International Press Institute (IPI) has reiterated its call to Turkey to withdraw the new social media law and penalties on companies.

21 January 2021

‘Social media companies shouldn’t contribute to Turkey’s censorship’

RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

‘Social media companies shouldn’t contribute to Turkey’s censorship’

After Facebook announced that it would appoint a local representative in Turkey in compliance with the new social media law, Amnesty International and ARTICLE 19 have expressed their concerns, calling on the companies “not to contribute to censorship.”

19 January 2021

Turkey bans ads on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest for failing to comply with social media law

If the companies continue to refuse to appoint a legal representative in Turkey, they will face bandwidth restrictions of up to 90 percent.

19 January 2021

Facebook follows suit, appoints representative in Turkey amid growing concerns of censorship

Facebook follows suit, appoints representative in Turkey amid growing concerns of censorship

While agreeing to comply with the country's new social media law, Facebook has said that it will withdraw its representative if it is asked to take actions that violate its Community Standards.

18 January 2021

‘TikTok’s decision enables expansion of censorship regime in Turkey’

ARTICLE 19 & İFÖD

‘TikTok’s decision enables expansion of censorship regime in Turkey’

Freedom of expression organizations ARTICLE 19 and İFÖD have criticized TikTok’s decision to appoint a local representative in Turkey in compliance with the new social media law: “This decision seriously threatens free speech on its platform.”

11 January 2021

‘YouTube precedent threatens free expression,’ warn rights organizations

‘YouTube precedent threatens free expression,’ warn rights organizations

After YouTube announced that it would open a local representative in Turkey in line with the country’s recently amended social media law, three rights organizations have criticized the decision in a joint written statement.

21 December 2020

YouTube to open a representative in Turkey

YouTube to open a representative in Turkey

YouTube has announced that it will “set up a legal entity in Turkey to serve as a local representative, providing a local point of contact for the government,” in compliance with Turkey's social media law.

16 December 2020

Turkey fines social media platforms for not opening an office in the country

Turkey fines social media platforms for not opening an office in the country

Several platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have been fined 3.8 million dollars for failing to comply with the social media law.

11 December 2020

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

"The government is determined to use all available tools to suppress criticism whether on broadcasters, in print and online," says IPI Head of Europe Advocacy Oliver Money-Kyrle.

2 December 2020

Turkey fines social media companies for failing to comply with new law

Turkey fines social media companies for failing to comply with new law

Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Periscope and Tiktok may face further sanctions if they don't open an office in Turkey within 30 days.

4 November 2020

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 347 news articles censored in 3 months

NEW SOCIAL MEDIA LAW IN EFFECT

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 347 news articles censored in 3 months

After the new social media law entered into force yesterday, the RSF has expressed concerns about the “use of the Internet to censor outspoken journalists in Turkey, where new legislation gives the government much more control over social media platforms.”

New law requiring social media companies to open an office in Turkey comes into force

New law requiring social media companies to open an office in Turkey comes into force

Social media companies, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, will face bandwidth restriction up to 90 percent if they don't comply with the law.

Google denies reports that it will open new office in Turkey to comply with social media law

Google denies reports that it will open new office in Turkey to comply with social media law

Social media companies have to have a legal representative in Turkey, according to the law enacted in late July.

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

COURT BLOCKS ACCESS TO REPORTS

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

A court has blocked access to news reports about wrestler Recep Çakır's rape of a 23-year-old woman.

19 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

Social media law published on Official Gazette

Social media law published on Official Gazette

Published on the Official Gazette, the legal amendment introduces a new definition of "social media provider" to the Law on Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Suppression of Crimes Committed by Means of Such Publications.

‘Social media platforms should not accept Turkey’s new social media law’

ALTERNATIVE INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION CHAIR

‘Social media platforms should not accept Turkey’s new social media law’

Alternative Informatics Association Chair spoke to bianet about the new social media law: “While Penal Judges of Peace can give rulings without justification, social media providers will have to answer hundreds of requests by giving a justification.”

30 July 2020 Hikmet Adal