Turkish Penal Code Article 134: violation of privacy
Article 134 makes it a crime to violate the privacy of private life and to disclose images or sounds from it; it is a key provision against non-consensual intimate images in Turkey.
What it says
- Violating the privacy of a person's private life: one to three years' imprisonment, increased if done by recording images or sounds.
- Disclosing images or sounds of a person's private life: two to five years, with the same penalty when done through press or broadcasting.
When it applies
Non-consensual intimate photos and videos, secret recordings, and private messages exposed by screenshot.
Complaint and removal
The offence is prosecuted on complaint. Run the criminal complaint in parallel with platform reports, StopNCII and Google's form. See removal from adult sites.
General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.
Frequently asked questions
Does Article 134 cover AI-generated images?
It depends on the facts; for fabricated images, insult, unlawful dissemination of personal data and personality rights are also considered.