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Crimes Committed via the Internet and Content Removal/Blocking Access

What is the Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet? How to Remove Old News and Content?

In today's digital world, information, photos, or news items published years ago can continue to appear in search engine results. Past legal proceedings, negative events, or damaging details from one's professional or personal life can, due to the permanence of the digital age, continue to harm careers, social relationships, and reputations. This is where the "Right to be Forgotten"becomes one of the most important legal safeguards, enabling individuals to look to the future with confidence by freeing themselves from the shadow of their digital past.

What does the Right to Be Forgotten mean legally?

The right to be forgotten, in its most basic definition, is the right of individuals to request the removal from search engines and websites of news, photographs, videos, and personal data that are outdated, untrue, or infringing on their personal rights, even if they were legally published in the past.

As frequently emphasized in the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Court of Cassation, a fair balance must be struck between freedom of expression and the press, and the rights of an individual to honor, reputation, and privacy. If a person is constantly associated with a negative past event, even after many years have passed, and this does not serve a public interest, it falls under the right to be forgotten, and the content should be removed.

For which content can the Right to be Forgotten be claimed?

Not all old news or content can be automatically deleted. Content must meet certain legal criteria in order to be removed. The right to be forgotten usually comes into play in the following situations:

  • Outdated News: Old judicial or administrative events that were newsworthy at the time but have completely lost their relevance and public interest over the years.

  • Processes Resulting in Acquittal or Dismissal: Individuals who have been investigated or prosecuted but have been acquitted or received a dismissal decision are still being portrayed as guilty online.

  • Data that Severely Violates Personal Rights: Digital materials that constitute an interference with privacy, are published without consent, and cause continuous harm to the individual.

How to Remove Old News and Content from the Internet?

There are two main legal avenues that can be pursued to have unwanted content removed from the internet or hidden from search results:

1. Direct Application and Right to Be Forgotten Claim (to Content Providers and Search Engines)

  • Notice to the Content Provider: First, the owner or administrator of the website hosting the content is contacted and asked to remove the content.

  • Applications to Search Engines (Google, etc.): Through the "Right to be Forgotten / Removal of Personal Data" application forms offered by search engines (especially Google), requests are made to remove the relevant URLs from search results. The application must include identification and a legal explanation of why the content is no longer current.

2. Legal Remedies (Magistrate Court and Court Proceedings)

If a positive response cannot be obtained from search engines or site administrators, legal action will be taken within the framework of Law No. 5651 and the provisions of the Turkish Civil Code

  • Access Blocking Order: Applications can be made to magistrates' courts to request that access to the content be blocked on the grounds that personal rights have been violated.

  • Removal and Damages Lawsuits: Lawsuits for damages and deletion can be filed in civil courts against individuals who fail to remove the content or who continue to publish it, causing material and moral harm.

Defamation and Slander on Social Media: Legal Rights and the Complaint Process

Today, social media platforms, while being spaces where ideas are freely shared, have unfortunately also become areas where insults, defamation, threats, and attacks on personal rights frequently occur. Some posts or comments made on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube exceed the limits of criticism and constitute a crime under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

For individuals who encounter these crimes committed in the digital environment, knowing their rights, taking the right steps, and pursuing the process legally is of great importance in protecting their reputation and psychological safety.

What do the crimes of insult and defamation on social media mean legally?

According to the Turkish Penal Code, these crimes committed on social media are evaluated in two main categories:

  • The Crime of Insult (Turkish Penal Code Article 125): This refers to insulting a person by attributing a concrete act or fact to them that could damage their honor, reputation, and dignity, or by using abusive language. Committing the crime publicly on social media (in a way that is visible to everyone) is an aggravating circumstance.

  • Defamation (Turkish Penal Code Article 267): Defamation is the act of falsely accusing someone of an unlawful act, knowing that it did not happen or was not committed, with the aim of initiating a legal investigation or prosecution, or inflicting administrative sanctions. For example, deliberately making false claims on social media alleging that a person committed a crime they did not commit falls within this scope.

What are the first things someone should do if they are insulted on social media?

A person who is subjected to insults or defamation on social media must act very carefully from the outset to avoid future loss of rights. Collecting evidence legally and in a way that will not be lost is of vital importance

  1. Secure the Evidence (Screenshot/Record): A screenshot should be taken of the offensive post, comment, or message. However, it should be noted that a screenshot alone may sometimes be insufficient. Profile information, URL (link), and the date and time of posting should be clearly visible.

  2. Do Not Delete/Block the Post: A common mistake when a person is a victim is to angrily write to the other party and try to get them to delete the content. If the content is deleted, the evidence may disappear. Identifying the content is crucial for official authorities to request IP and user information from platforms during the legal process.

  3. Note the Extensions and URLs: The direct internet link (URL) of the relevant post must be recorded in its entirety.

How does the legal application and complaint process work?

Offenses of defamation and slander committed on social media are legally subject to complaint . Therefore, it is essential for the victim to take action within the legal time limits.

  • Complaint Period: In cases of defamation, the complaint period 6 months. It is not possible to file a complaint with the prosecutor's office after this period.

  • Authorities: The victim can file a criminal complaint with the nearest Public Prosecutor's Office or the Cyber ​​Crimes Department of the Police Directorate, along with the evidence and screenshots they have collected .

  • The Perpetrator Using a "Fake Account": The perpetrator may have concealed their identity or used a fake profile. This does not mean the crime will go unpunished. The prosecutor's office can identify the real perpetrator by conducting official correspondence with the relevant social media platform (Meta, X, etc.) and by tracing IP addresses through the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK).

Legal Sanctions and Compensation Rights

Those found guilty as a result of the trial may be sentenced to imprisonment by the courts, or this sentence may be converted to a fine, or a decision to postpone the announcement of the verdict may be given.

In addition to criminal proceedings, a claim for moral damages can also be filed in civil courts due to the violation of personal rights. Through this lawsuit, the perpetrator is punished with monetary compensation for the emotional distress and loss of reputation caused to the victim.

What should victims of online fraud (cyberfraud) do?

With the widespread use of technology and the internet, fraudulent activities have also moved to digital environments. Fraud committed using information systems as a tool (aggravated fraud), as regulated under Article 158/1-f of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) , is one of the most frequently encountered types of crime in recent years.

Taking swift and accurate action to protect the legal rights of individuals who have been victimized by methods such as fake shopping websites, deposit scams via social media, investment promise traps, phishing emails, and fake cryptocurrency platforms is vital.

1. Immediate Emergency Actions to be Taken

To prevent further damage and the loss of evidence, the following steps should be taken as soon as the incident is noticed:

  • Contact the Bank: If the event occurred recently and the money was sent via wire transfer/EFT, immediately call the customer service of the relevant bank. Request a "blocking" of the transaction and report that the transaction is suspicious

  • Maintain communication but don't share information: Don't delete correspondence with scammers. However, don't give them the opportunity to destroy evidence by telling them you will pursue legal action.

  • Preserve Digital Evidence:

    • Take screenshots of the websites (making sure the URLs are clearly visible).

    • Record all WhatsApp, Telegram, or social media messages completely.

    • Keep bank statements, transfer receipts, and IBAN numbers as PDFs or printouts.

    • Note down the phone numbers contacted and the call logs.

2. Legal and Criminal Application Processes

In cases of cyber fraud, it is mandatory to file a formal complaint with the judicial authorities in order to identify and punish the perpetrators

  • Complaint (Prosecutor's Office Complaint): Victims should go to a Public Prosecutor's Office and submit a detailed complaint. The complaint should include the manner in which the crime was committed, the amount of damage, and all information about identifiable suspects.

  • Law Enforcement Units (Cyber ​​Crime Fighting): You should immediately report to the Cyber ​​Crime Fighting Branch of the Provincial or District Police Department or to a local police station to give your statement

3. Is it possible to get a refund (return process)?

One of the questions victims are most curious about is whether they will get their money back. This process depends entirely on how quickly the suspect is caught and the status of the accounts

  • Fast Blocking Procedures: Through coordinated efforts between the prosecutor's office and law enforcement agencies, funds in intermediary accounts (such as "crazy accounts" or "Papara accounts") can be blocked before they can be withdrawn.

  • Civil Cases (Compensation): In addition to the criminal case, a compensation lawsuit can be filed against the perpetrators in the Civil Court of First Instance to demand the collection of material and moral damages suffered, along with legal interest.

4. Common Mistakes

  • Wasting Time: Delaying contacting the police or prosecutor's office with the thought that "it can't be found anyway" allows the money to be withdrawn by the fraudsters and disappear without a trace.

  • Social Media Solutions: Second-tier scammers (recovery scammers) who solicit money with promises of finding the perpetrators should not be trusted. The process of seeking redress should only be conducted through official institutions and expert lawyers.

Procedures for Redressing Violations of the Personal Data Protection Law and Unauthorized Sharing of Personal Data

With the rapid pace of digitalization today, the protection of personal data has become a vital legal issue for both individuals and institutions. The Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK)prohibits the unlawful processing and unauthorized sharing of data in order to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals.

1. First Step: Obligation to Apply to the Data Controller

As soon as you learn that your personal data has been shared without your permission or processed unlawfully, you must apply to the data controller, which is a legal preliminary procedure, before going directly to the board

  • To whom should you report this? To the company, institution, platform, or individual (data controller) that is processing or sharing your data unlawfully.

  • How to Apply? Applications must be submitted in writing or through other methods determined by the Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) (Registered Electronic Mail – KEP address, secure electronic signature, mobile signature, or via the email address previously provided by the data subject to the data controller and registered in the system).

  • How does the process work? The data controller is obligated to process your request free of charge as soon as possible, and no later than 30 days, . If your request is accepted, it will be acted upon immediately; if it is rejected or no response is given within the specified time, the process will be open to legal action.

2. Complaint to the Personal Data Protection Board (PDP Board)

If your application to the data controller is rejected, if no response is given within the specified time, or if the response is deemed insufficient, 30 days , and in any case 60 days .

  • The Board initiates an investigation upon receiving a complaint and, if a violation is found, may impose an administrative fine on the data controller or order the destruction of the unlawful data.

3. Legal Compensation Methods (Material and Non-Material Compensation)

In accordance with Article 14/2 of the KVKK (Law on Protection of Personal Data), the right to compensation under general provisions is reserved. Individuals whose personal data has been unlawfully shared or breached may pursue legal action for the damages they have suffered as a result

  • Civil Courts of First Instance: Individuals whose data has been shared without permission, whose privacy has been violated, or who have been unlawfully targeted have the right to file a lawsuit for material and moral damages due to the attack on their personal rights

4. Criminal Complaint: Filing a Criminal Complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office

The unlawful recording, acquisition, dissemination, or sharing of personal data is punishable not only by administrative sanctions under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), but also by imprisonment under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK)

  • Turkish Penal Code Article 135: Recording personal data (1 to 3 years imprisonment)

  • Turkish Penal Code Article 136: Unlawfully disclosing or disseminating personal data (2 to 4 years imprisonment)

  • Turkish Penal Code Article 138: The crime of failing to destroy data.

Removal and Blocking of Access to Images That Violate Privacy from the Internet

The widespread use of digital platforms and social networks today, while facilitating access to information, has also increased the risk of violations of personal rights and the privacy of private life. The dissemination of photos, videos, or personal correspondence taken or shared without consent on the internet severely damages individuals' dignity, reputation, and psychological integrity.

In cases of violation of the right to privacy, protected by Article 20 of the Constitution and Article 24 of the Turkish Civil Code , victims can act quickly through legal channels and ensure the removal of the content from the internet to prevent further harm

1. Quick Solution: Access Restriction and Removal Under Law No. 5651

The most effective and fastest administrative mechanism that individuals whose rights have been violated due to publications on the internet can resort to Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and the Fight Against Crimes Committed Through Such Publications.

  • Direct Application under Article 9: A person claiming that their right to privacy has been violated may apply directly to the content provider, or if they cannot reach the content provider, to the hosting provider, requesting the removal of the content.

  • Application Procedure to the Magistrates' Court: If the content provider or hosting provider fails to respond to the request within the specified time or rejects the request, the victim can apply to the Magistrates' Court to request a decision to block access to the content . The judge usually makes a decision very quickly (mostly within 24 hours) when there is a violation of the right to privacy and notifies the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) of the decision.

  • Direct Application to BTK (Emergency Cases): In emergency situations where there is a clear violation of privacy and delay would be detrimental, content can be blocked within a short period of 4 hours by applying directly the BTK (Information Technologies and Communications Authority) website.

2. Removal of Content from Search Engines (Google, etc.) (Right to be Forgotten)

Even if the content is removed from the website, it may continue to appear in search engine caches or search results for a while longer. This is where the right to be forgotten comes into play:

  • By filling out the "Removal Request / Right to Be Forgotten" forms provided on the websites of Google and other search engines , you can request that the relevant URLs be completely removed from search results. This prevents harmful content from appearing in searches based on names or personal information.

3. Criminal Sanctions: Filing a Criminal Complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office

Sharing or disseminating images that violate the privacy of private life on the internet constitutes a serious crime under the Turkish Penal Code and is punishable by imprisonment

  • Turkish Penal Code Article 134/1 (Violation of the Right to Privacy): Anyone who violates the privacy of a person's private life shall be punished with imprisonment from 1 to 3 years. The penalty shall be increased if the violation is committed by recording images or sounds.

  • Turkish Penal Code Article 134/2 (Disclosure of Images and Sounds): Those who unlawfully disclose, disseminate, or make available to others images or sounds relating to the private lives of individuals to imprisonment for a period of 2 to 5 years .

4. Legal Compensation Claims (Material and Non-Material)

As a result of the unlawful sharing, the victim's personal rights may have been violated, and they may have suffered psychological or commercial harm. Accordingly:

  • In civil courts, lawsuits for material and moral damages can be filed , and compensation can be demanded from the perpetrators within the scope of their legal responsibilities.

Brand and Reputation Management: Combating Smear Campaigns and Fake Reviews for Companies

1. Identifying and Documenting Digital Reputation Threats

Before initiating legal proceedings, it is essential to fully and properly document all content that damages the company's reputation

  • Evidence Collection: Screenshots (time-stamped and notarized) of fake comments, fake social media accounts created for defamation purposes, written texts on complaint websites containing insults, and URL addresses should be taken.

  • IP and Perpetrator Identification: Technical investigation and legal framework preparation are necessary to identify those who produced the content or conducted the organized smear campaign.

2. Quick Solution: Content Removal and Access Restriction (Law No. 5651)

Immediately removing unfair and false content that targets companies' commercial reputation from the internet is the first step in preventing further damage

  • Contacting the Content/Service Provider: A notice is sent to the relevant website, forums, or complaint platforms requesting the removal of unlawful and false content.
  • Magistrate Court Decision: If the application is unsuccessful or the websites do not remove the content, an application is made to the Magistrate Court requesting that access to the relevant URL addresses be blocked in order to protect the company's commercial reputation .

3. Legal Responsibility: Claims for Material and Non-Material Damages

It is possible to seek redress in courts against defamation campaigns that create unfair competition, damage commercial reputation, lead to customer loss, and cause economic harm

  • Commercial Courts (Unfair Competition): Within the framework of the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code (TTK), lawsuits for the determination, prohibition (cessation) of unfair competition and monetary compensation can be filed against individuals and institutions that create unfair competition through false, misleading, or malicious statements .
  • Civil Courts of First Instance (Moral Damages): Moral damages may be claimed for attacks on a company's name, commercial reputation, and corporate rights

4. Criminal Liability: Filing a Criminal Complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office

Organized smear campaigns targeting companies can take on dimensions such as defamation, unlawful disclosure of trade secrets, or fabricating crimes. In such cases, a judicial investigation should be initiated under the Turkish Penal Code

  • Disclosure of Trade Secrets, Banking Secrets, or Customer Secrets (Turkish Penal Code Article 239)

  • Crimes of Defamation or Insult (Turkish Penal Code Articles 125, 267)

  • A criminal complaint is filed directly with the Public Prosecutor's Office against the individuals or organizations committing these acts, ensuring that a public prosecution is initiated.

Copyright Infringement: How to Protect Stolen Content, Images, and Artwork from the Internet?

1. Identification and Preservation of Digital Evidence

When encountering copyright infringement on the internet, the first and most important step is to collect all evidence that will form the basis of the legal process before it is lost

  • Screenshots and URL: Take screenshots showing the full URL of the website where your work was published without permission, as well as the date and time the content was copied.

  • Timestamp and Notarized Verification: Digital timestamps or notarized verification documents proving that the infringing content belongs to you and was originally produced by you directly affect the course of the case.

2. Quick Solution: Warning Notice Process and Content Removal

Before resorting to legal action, an attempt can be made to resolve the issue amicably by sending a warning notice to the offending party

  • Notice of Contents According to Notary Law: A notice is sent to the site owner or content provider who committed the infringement, stating that the work must be immediately removed from publication, otherwise legal action will be taken and material and moral damages will be demanded.
  • Request for Removal Under Law No. 5651: Content can be removed by directly notifying the content provider or hosting provider.

3. Legal Remedies: Actions for Termination of Rape and Compensation

Copyright holders whose works have been infringed have the right to file a lawsuit in civil courts within the framework of the provisions of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works (FSEK)

  • Infringement Prevention (Cessation) Action: This action seeks to stop, prevent, or eliminate any unlawful infringement of rights to a work.
  • Claims for Material and Moral Damages: For economic losses incurred due to unauthorized use of a work (material damages) and for compensation for the author's moral damages (moral damages), lawsuits can be filed in the Civil Court of First Instance or the Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Court. Furthermore, the right to claim compensation up to three times the copyright fee (market value) is reserved.

4. Criminal Liability: Complaint to the Public Prosecutor's Office

According to Article 71 of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, imprisonment is prescribed for those who unlawfully reproduce, distribute, sell, or otherwise use works of art without permission

  • Individuals who present another's work as their own, or who distribute it for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright holders, reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office, leading to a public prosecution.

Emergency access blocking orders for posts intended for threats, blackmail, and harassment

1. Fast and Effective Protection: Emergency Access Restriction under Law No. 5651

There are critical avenues that can be pursued under Law No. 5651 to have threatening and blackmailing content encountered online removed and prevented from reaching other audiences :

  • Application Procedure to the Magistrates' Court: Individuals who are subjected to threatening, blackmailing, or harassing content can apply directly to the Magistrates' Court an immediate to block access . The law stipulates that in such cases of violation of personal rights, the judge must make a decision very quickly (usually based on the case file and within the same day).

  • Direct Application to BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority): Especially in urgent cases involving violations of privacy, threats, and blackmail, content can be blocked within hours by directly applying to the relevant units of BTK.

  • Notification to Content and Hosting Provider: A warning notice can be sent to the platform or website where the content was shared, requesting its immediate removal. However, given the critical nature of the process, a court order is the most reliable method.

2. Securing Digital Evidence

The most important cornerstone of successful legal and criminal proceedings is the complete preservation of evidence

  • Screenshots should be taken of threatening or blackmailing messages (WhatsApp, Telegram, social media DMs, etc.), profiles, and posts, along with their URL addresses.

  • Incoming call logs and threatening audio or video files should not be deleted; they must be preserved in their entirety for possible forensic analysis.

3. Criminal Liability: Filing a Criminal Complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office

Threats, blackmail, and harassment are considered serious crimes punishable by imprisonment under the Turkish Penal Code. Judicial authorities should be contacted immediately to identify and punish those who commit these acts

  • Threat Crime (Turkish Penal Code Article 106): A person who threatens another person by stating that they will carry out an attack on their life, bodily integrity, or sexual integrity, or that of a close relative, is punishable by imprisonment.

  • Blackmail Crime (Turkish Penal Code Article 107): Those who use threats to force someone to do or not do something they are entitled to, in order to obtain a legal or legitimate benefit, and those who coerce individuals through blackmail, shall be punished.

  • Persistent Harassment Offence (Turkish Penal Code Article 105/A): An investigation will be initiated against those who persistently and unlawfully establish physical or digital contact with other parties in a manner that disturbs their peace and tranquility.

4. Legal Compensation Cases

Victims who suffer psychological trauma and damage to their personal rights due to threats, blackmail, and harassment can file lawsuits for material and moral damages in Civil Courts of First Instance

Blocking Unlawful Access to Websites: Appeals and Removal of Access Restrictions

1. What are the reasons for blocking access to websites?

Blocking access to websites is, as a rule, implemented on the grounds of limited types of crimes or violations of personal rights listed in the law

  • Violation of Personal Rights (Article 9 of Law No. 5651): This provision may be issued by the Magistrates' Courts upon application by the relevant individuals, due to content that damages the honor, dignity, and reputation of natural or legal persons.

  • Situations Where Delay Would Be Detrimental (BTK and Other Institutions): Rectification measures may be taken directly by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) or the relevant ministries for reasons such as obscenity, gambling, drug trafficking, crimes against Atatürk, or the protection of national security and public order.

2. Ways to Appeal Against Unfair Access Restrictions

If your website or content has been unfairly blocked, a swift and legal appeal process should be initiated to avoid any loss of rights

  • Appeal to the Magistrates' Court (Article 9/5 of Law No. 5651): Appeals against access blocking decisions based on violations of personal rights may be filed with the Magistrates' Court that issued the decision, within 15 days of the decision being served or learned of . The appeal must include concrete evidence proving that the content is lawful, falls within the scope of freedom of expression, or that the alleged violation is unfounded.

  • Review of the Appeal: The judge will review the appeal and make a decision within a maximum of 3 days. If the appeal is accepted, the access restriction will be lifted.

3. Annulment and Full Judgment Cases (Administrative Court Process)

If the access restriction decision was made directly by the BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority), administrative bodies, or the association of access providers (as an administrative act), the remedy is through administrative courts

  • Annulment Lawsuit in the Administrative Court: Against unlawful administrative decisions, an annulment lawsuit with a request for a stay of execution can be filed in the Administrative Court within the legal period of 60 days from the date of notification .

  • Material and Moral Damages: Companies or individuals whose access has been unfairly blocked, resulting in disruption of their business activities and loss of income, have the right to file lawsuits for material and moral damages based on the fault of the administration or the wrongful applicants

4. Monitoring the Technical Process and BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) Applications

The decision to lift the access ban, issued by a court or judge, must be immediately to the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) and the Association of Internet Service Providers (ESB). Once the decision reaches the relevant parties, the technical ban is lifted, and the website returns to its previous accessible state.

Combating Illegal Betting and Gambling Sites: Appeals Against Decisions of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)

In Turkey, strict measures are implemented to combat illegal activities carried out online, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 7258 on the Regulation of Betting and Games of Chance in Football and Other Sports Competitions and Law No. 5651. Specifically , the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) issues access blocking orders, either on its own initiative or at the request of relevant institutions , targeting websites associated with crimes such as illegal betting, gambling, obscenity, and fraud .

1. Reasons for Access Blocking Decisions Implemented by BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority)

If it is determined that the acts constituting crimes listed in Article 5 of Law No. 7258 have been committed on the internet, access will be blocked as a protective measure by the BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) upon the request of the Sports Toto Organization Presidency or the authorized administrative authorities

  • Advertising, promoting, or facilitating illegal betting sites based abroad,

  • Operating virtual gambling, roulette and similar games of chance over the internet,

  • Inclusion of innocent sites in this scope due to incorrect algorithmic matches or similar domain name confusions.

2. Methods of Appealing Against and Removing Unjustified Access Restrictions

If your legally operating website or platform is unfairly blocked due to allegations of illegal betting or gambling, the legal procedure to follow is as follows:

  • Appeal to BTK and Relevant Institutions: An appeal against the access restriction decision must be submitted directly to BTK or the institution requesting the decision in writing, providing concrete evidence (trade registry gazette, business license, tax certificate, etc.) that the site's field of activity is legal and has no connection whatsoever to illegal betting or gambling.

  • Appeal to the Magistrates' Court (Article 9/5 of Law No. 5651): Against administrative decisions or access restrictions, an appeal can be made to the competent Magistrates' Court within the legal time limits from the moment the decision is learned, requesting the lifting of the restriction. The petition should detail the content analysis of the site, its commercial structure, and its compliance with the law.

  • Administrative Court Annulment Lawsuit: Against administrative access blocking actions taken by the BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority), an annulment lawsuit with a request for a stay of execution can be filed in the Administrative Court within the legal period of 60 days from the date of notification .

3. Rights to Material and Moral Compensation

Companies that have been unfairly blocked from accessing their websites, resulting in a halt to their business operations, decreased advertising revenue, or damaged brand image, full judicial review cases .

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