Turkish Parliament to discuss copyright overhaul to meet EU requirements

Turkish Parliament’s Digital Media Commission plans to resume discussions on digital copyright legislation in its first meeting scheduled for early May

Huseyin Yayman, the chairperson of Turkish Parliament’s Digital Media Commission, announced that the commission, which had suspended its activities due to the local elections held on March 31, would hold its first meeting in early May with the agenda of “digital copyright.”

Yayman said that Türkiye’s copyright law is outdated and does not meet the current requirements. He mentioned that they are in discussions with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Copyrights General Directorate and other stakeholders regarding the legal regulations.

Yayman explained that press organizations have been demanding action on this issue. He recalled a meeting with Google officials during the 27th Legislative Term of the Parliament, which was interrupted due to the earthquake on Feb. 6, 2023, and subsequent elections.

In discussions with Google officials regarding digital copyright, Yayman conveyed that European Union standards should be applied in Türkiye as well.

Yayman announced that the Digital Media Commission would hold its first meeting on digital copyright at the beginning of May.

He emphasized the importance of the issue, stating that there is significant demand for digital copyright in the country. 

Source: Newsroom