IGF Boycott Statement
IGF Boycott Statement 18 August, 2014 You can download a formatted and footnoted PDF version from here The objective of each annual IGF programme is to maximize the opportunity for open and inclusive dialogue and…
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CTS Westminster Debate with Yaman Akdeniz and Kerem Altiparmak
Timely event will take place in London next week on 05 June, 2013. Westminster Debate ‘FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN LIGHT OF TURKISH EU ASPIRATIONS’ Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (GMT)…
Mass protests in Turkey continue
It has been a while since I last had the chance to post something on the CyberLaw Blog. I have been following the Istanbul protests for the last few days and how the media ignored…
Bianet: Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System
Bianet: Summit on Controversial Internet Filter Systemt On 25 May, the Internet Committee organizes a meeting with non-governmental organizations, public representatives and experts to discuss the much disputed internet filter system. The application is going…
Milliyet: “There is no Internet Censorship; however one-million websites are banned”
“There is no Internet Censorship; however one-million websites are banned” By Serhat Ayhan, Milliyet – 23. 05.11 http://www.milliyet.com.tr/internette-sansur-yok-ama-1-milyon-site-yasakli/serhat-ayan/teknoloji/yazardetay/23.05.2011/1393586/default.htm Original article in Turkish, translated below: In order to make the internet a safer place, the authorities…
50.000 walked in Istanbul to protest Internet censorship
THE DECLARATION OF MAY 15TH, 2011 Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Cannot Be Obstructed 1. Freedom of expression and right to access information of Internet users cannot be obstructed. “Safe Internet” Filtering Regulations Must Be Repealed…
Turkish Internet filtering plan ‘unconstitutional,’ experts say
Turkish Internet filtering plan ‘unconstitutional,’ experts say – Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review Wednesday, May 4, 2011 ERISA DAUTAJ ŞENERDEM ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News A plan to require Internet users in Turkey to…
Turkey: Are Ankara Web Regulators Running Amok? | EurasiaNet.org
Turkey: Are Ankara Web Regulators Running Amok? | EurasiaNet.org May 3, 2011 – 1:03pm, by Dorian Jones When Apple’s iPad went on sale recently in Turkey it sold out in less than an hour. The…
TİB’s ‘forbidden words list’ inconsistent with law, say Turkish web providers
TİB’s ‘forbidden words list’ inconsistent with law, say Turkish web providers – Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review Friday, April 29, 2011 ERISA DAUTAJ ŞENERDEM ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News The TİB sent a list…
138 Words Banned from the Turkish Internet
Bianet: 138 Words Banned from the Internet The Telecommunication Communication Presidency banned 138 words and terms from the internet. The list also includes words used in everyday life. The number of access bans is expected…