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Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure,
, announced that social media platforms such as Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube will face fines if they fail to respond to privacy-related complaints from Turkish citizens within 48 hours.Uraloglu emphasized that social networks with over 1 million daily users in Türkiye are legally required to address privacy violation claims within the specified timeframe.
Failure to comply will result in administrative fines, he added.
In a written statement, Uraloglu highlighted Türkiye's efforts to combat cyberbullying through the ALO 141 Safe Internet Information Support Line and internetyardim.org.tr.
He noted that, since 2017, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) has provided solutions to various digital issues through the Internet Assistance Center, including:
"The ALO 141 support line and internetyardim.org.tr assist citizens who experience cyberbullying," Uraloglu stated.
Uraloglu stressed the importance of safe and responsible internet usage, noting that Türkiye is actively working to remove illegal content related to:
"The goal is to tackle illegal content, including crimes such as prostitution, obscenity, illegal gambling, and fraud," Uraloglu explained.
The ALO 141 Internet Assistance Center serves as both a consultation and reporting hub for internet-related issues.
"The Assistance Center provides advice on digital safety, while the Reporting Center evaluates complaints and takes action against online crimes," Uraloglu said.
He emphasized authorities are particularly focused on child protection, digital fraud, and illegal online activities, including:
Uraloglu also shared updated figures on public engagement with Türkiye’s digital safety initiatives:
With these efforts, Türkiye continues to enhance its digital security framework, ensuring that social media platforms adhere to privacy protection regulations while providing accessible support for internet users.
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