Turkey's Internet Law No. 5651
Law No. 5651 regulates online publications in Turkey: the duties of content, hosting, access and social network providers and procedures for blocking access to content.
Who it covers
- Content providers: those who create or publish content
- Hosting providers
- Access providers: internet service providers
- Social network providers: large platforms in Turkey, with duties to appoint a local representative and answer complaints in time
Watch out
Several provisions have changed through amendments and Constitutional Court decisions; which route applies in a personality rights case must be checked against the current text with a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Does 5651 cover foreign sites?
Through blocking access from Turkey; removal at source still needs platform requests.