Turkey’s ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish president’s ruling party is submitting draft legislation to parliament that would enable the government to tighten its grip on social media, an official said Tuesday. The nine-article draft legislation would force social media companies with more than 1 million daily users in Turkey — such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube — to establish a formal presence or assign a representative in Turkey who would be accountable to Turkish authorities legally and for tax purposes. A social media company or its representative would also be required to respond within 48 hours to complaints about posts that violate personal and privacy rights. The social media giants would be obliged to assign a representative within 30 days after the legislation comes into force, or face gradually increasing fines and bandwidth reductions of up to 90%, ruling party legislator Ozlem Zengin told reporters.

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As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of ‘digital fascism’
5 months ago

As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of ‘digital fascism’

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media platforms of “digital fascism” on Monday for allegedly censoring photographs of Palestinian “martyrs.” The Turkish leader’s comments came as Turkish officials were engaged in discussions with representatives of the social media platform, Instagram, to reinstate access to millions of its users in Turkey. Several media reports said however, that …

Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
5 months, 1 week ago

Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s communications authority blocked access to the social media platform Instagram on Friday, the latest instance of a clampdown on websites in the country. Uraloglu’s deputy, Omer Fatih Sayan, wrote on X: “We will do what is needed to establish a social media that respects our values, is free of disinformation, and is cleaner and more secure.” …

Turkey elections: Why Twitter’s decision to block content matters.
55 years ago

Turkey elections: Why Twitter’s decision to block content matters.

Slate  

Late Saturday night, when I saw the tweet from Twitter’s Global Affairs account announcing it had complied with a government request to restrict access to content in Turkey on the eve of our country’s presidential elections, I felt a deep sense of Here we go again. I’m pretty familiar with the government’s attempt to limit Twitter accounts and tweets for …

Twitter Confirms Censorship Of Content To Remain Operational During Turkey Elections
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter Confirms Censorship Of Content To Remain Operational During Turkey Elections

ABP News  

Twitter has officially acknowledged that it implemented content restrictions in Turkey ahead of the country's recent presidential election. It stated, "In order to comply with legal procedures and ensure that Twitter remains accessible to the people of Turkey, we have taken steps to limit access to certain content within Turkey today." We were in negotiation with the Turkish Government throughout …

Turkey Election | Twitter censors content ahead of presidential election
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Election | Twitter censors content ahead of presidential election

The Hindu  

Twitter has confirmed that it censored content in Turkey ahead of the country’s presidential election. The verified Twitter Global Government Affairs account said, “In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today.” The account said that the rest of the …

Musk says Turkey to re-enable full Twitter access 'shortly'
1 year, 11 months ago

Musk says Turkey to re-enable full Twitter access 'shortly'

The Hindu  

Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet on Wednesday that the company had been informed by the government of Turkey that full access to the social media platform in the country will be re-enabled "shortly". The Netblocks internet observatory, which tracks connectivity across the globe, said earlier on Wednesday that Twitter access had been restricted two days after …

Caged no more? Update from Elon Musk on Twitter access in Turkey
1 year, 11 months ago

Caged no more? Update from Elon Musk on Twitter access in Turkey

Hindustan Times  

Twitter CEO Elon Musk in a tweet said Twitter has been informed by Turkey's government that access will be re-enabled shortly to the social media platform. Twitter has been restricted in Turkey, the Netblocks internet observatory earlier said, just two days after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 11,500 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria. On the …

Twitter gets restricted in earthquake-hit Turkey, Elon Musk says access will be re-enabled soon
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter gets restricted in earthquake-hit Turkey, Elon Musk says access will be re-enabled soon

India Today  

Earlier this week, a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit both Syria and Turkey, causing entire apartment blocks to collapse, damaging hospitals, and leaving thousands injured or homeless in the two countries. "Real-time network data show Twitter has been restricted in Turkey; the filtering is applied on major internet providers and comes as the public come to rely on the …

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament passed a contentious bill Thursday that amends press and social media laws with the stated aim of combatting fake news and disinformation. Amnesty International said after the vote that it was “yet another dark day for online freedom of expression and press freedom in Turkey.” “These new measures enable to further censor and silence critical …

Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values
2 years, 11 months ago

Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has ordered that steps be taken against media like TV programs that are deemed contrary to Turkey’s “fundamental values.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a circular posted Saturday on the Official Gazette, said the decision aims to eliminate the harmful effects of television programs with foreign content that have been adapted in Turkey and to …

Turkey arrests YouTubers who talk to the public about financial woes
3 years ago

Turkey arrests YouTubers who talk to the public about financial woes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In several pre-dawn Sunday raids …

Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding
3 years, 5 months ago

Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Press freedom groups expressed concern Friday about comments by Turkish officials about possible legislation to regulate foreign funding for media and the dissemination of fake news, saying it could further curtail independent journalism in Turkey. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said foreign media funding merits scrutiny when it comes from countries that “openly express their intentions and efforts …

India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
3 years, 5 months ago

India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It began in February with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of massive farmer protests near the capital, souring an already troubled relationship between the government and Twitter. “India’s plans for the internet appear to be like that of a closed ecosystem like China,” said Raheel …

India’s internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy

Al Jazeera  

Law puts digital platforms such as Twitter and Facebook under direct government oversight, but critics worry it may lead to outright censorship. ‘Closed ecosystem like China’ “India’s plans for the internet appear to be like that of a closed ecosystem like China,” said Raheel Khursheed, co-founder of Laminar Global and Twitter India’s former head of politics, policy and government. “Twitter’s …

Turkey has a disturbing history of cracking down on press freedom – now it’s worse than ever
3 years, 10 months ago

Turkey has a disturbing history of cracking down on press freedom – now it’s worse than ever

The Independent  

It is a shocking photograph, capturing the moment when a young Turkish man named Kemal Kurkut was shot dead by security forces at a checkpoint in the eastern city of Diyarbakir on 21 March 2017. - Fotoğrafı çekenin 20 yıl hapsi istendi - Tetiği çeken polise ise beraat verildi.#DemokrasiŞöleni #KemalKurkut pic.twitter.com/X4lkkEkXdk — Bülent Mumay November 17, 2020 The case against …

EU urges US to draft joint rule book to rein in tech giants
3 years, 11 months ago

EU urges US to draft joint rule book to rein in tech giants

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union called Tuesday on U.S. President Joe Biden to help draw up a common rule book to rein in the power of big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter and combat the spread of fake news that is eating away at Western democracies. Von der Leyen said the EU wants the onus put on the tech …

Turkey imposes advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkey imposes advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest

Hindustan Times  

Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest under a new social media law, according to decisions published in the country's Official Gazette on Tuesday. The law, which critics say will muzzle dissent, requires social media companies to appoint local representatives in Turkey. Twitter, its live-streaming app Periscope, and image sharing app Pinterest …

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter with new social media law
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter with new social media law

Al Jazeera  

Under new law, social media companies that do not appoint local representatives will face a series of penalties. Turkey has hit Twitter, Pinterest and Periscope with advertising bans after they failed to follow Facebook and appoint a local representative to take down contentious posts under a new media law published on Tuesday. Milena Buyum, Amnesty International’s Turkey campaigner, said on …

New strict social media measures enter into force in Turkey
4 years, 3 months ago

New strict social media measures enter into force in Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Legislation requires social media giants to set up offices in Turkey and includes penalties for not removing offending posts. Turkey has rolled out strict new social media restrictions that force large social media platforms to open offices in the country or face penalties. Emma Sinclair-Web, Turkey director of US-based Human Rights Watch, described the legislation as “draconian”, and called on …

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Seeks New Guidelines for Social Media Platforms to 'Protect Free Speech'
4 years, 3 months ago

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Seeks New Guidelines for Social Media Platforms to 'Protect Free Speech'

News 18  

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that unconstitutional guidelines should be repealed and new ones to govern social media platforms be issued, thereby protecting the fundamental right to free speech of citizens and protecting “our democracy from foreign interference”. Amid a raging debate on how social media platforms are working in a biased manner and …

Turkey approves social media law, critics say will silence dissent
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey approves social media law, critics say will silence dissent

India Today  

Turkey adopted a new social media law on Wednesday that critics say will create a "chilling effect" on dissenting voices who have resorted to Twitter and other online platforms as the government tightened its grip on mainstream media. They must also store local users' information in Turkey, raising concerns that a state that critics say has grown more authoritarian under …

Turkey tightens grip on freedom of expression with new social media law
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey tightens grip on freedom of expression with new social media law

The Independent  

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Turkey approves new law to take control over social media platforms Facebook, Twitter
4 years, 5 months ago

Turkey approves new law to take control over social media platforms Facebook, Twitter

India Today  

Turkey’s parliament approved a law early Wednesday that gives authorities greater power to regulate social media despite concerns of growing censorship. The law requires major social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter to keep representative offices in Turkey to deal with complaints against content on their platforms. Most alarmingly, the new legislation also would require social media providers to …

Erdogan’s push for more social media laws is another step towards silencing dissent
4 years, 5 months ago

Erdogan’s push for more social media laws is another step towards silencing dissent

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the meantime, an Internet savvy …

Turkey: Erdogan vows social media controls over insults to family
4 years, 6 months ago

Turkey: Erdogan vows social media controls over insults to family

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader threatens new law to regulate ‘immoral’ social media over tweets directed at daughter and son-in-law. Turkey’s president has vowed to tighten government control over social media following alleged insults directed at his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth child on Twitter. Addressing his party’s provincial leaders via a conference call on Wednesday, Recep …

Turkish apex court rules the government violated freedoms by banning Wikipedia
5 years ago

Turkish apex court rules the government violated freedoms by banning Wikipedia

Firstpost  

Access to Wikipedia and all its language editions was blocked by the Turkish government. Turkey’s highest court on Thursday ruled in favour of Wikipedia, saying the Turkish government’s two-year ban on the online encyclopedia constitutes a violation of freedom of expression, the state-run news agency reported. Turkey blocked Wikipedia in April 2017, accusing it of being part of a “smear …

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border
55 years ago

Turkish ISP Blocks Social Media Sites Near Syrian Border

Wired  

NetBlocks director Alp Toker says the length of the restriction is notable. It dwarfs the country’s last major social media blockage, when Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, and Instagram were cut off for seven hours in August 2016, he says. Turkish authorities have routinely blocked access to social media in parts of the country in recent years, usually in the wake …

Govt.’s draft rules to regulate social media echo SC orders
6 years ago

Govt.’s draft rules to regulate social media echo SC orders

The Hindu  

The draft rules proposed by the government to curb “unlawful content” on social media that make it mandatory for intermediaries to trace the “originator” of such content have drawn strong criticism from the Opposition. In fact, in a July 17, 2018 judgment in the Tehseen S. Poonawalla case, the court gave the government a virtual carte blanche to stop/curb dissemination …

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