{"id":7971,"date":"2025-04-19T12:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T09:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/access-denial-process-for-inappropriate-or-obscene-content\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T00:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:38:12","slug":"access-denial-process-for-inappropriate-or-obscene-content","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/access-denial-process-for-inappropriate-or-obscene-content\/","title":{"rendered":"Access Denial Process for Inappropriate or Obscene Content"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some content shared online can seriously violate not only personal rights, but also <strong>public morality, public order and children&#8217;s rights<\/strong>. In particular, the rapid spread of content such as <strong>obscene content<\/strong>, <strong>child abuse<\/strong>, <strong>incitement to prostitution<\/strong> or <strong>pornographic websites<\/strong> is a major threat. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>You have the right to request a direct access block<\/strong> against such content <strong>through the ICTA<\/strong>. In this content, we discuss in detail the processes carried out both through the ICTA and by court order. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Basis: Law No. 5651 &#8211; Article 8<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Article 8 of Law No. 5651 <\/strong>The access blocking order can be issued directly by the ICTA (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) for content that contains the following catalog crimes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obscenity (pornographic content, child pornography)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting and facilitating prostitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling gambling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging the use of drugs or stimulants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terror propaganda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insulting Atat\u00fcrk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>? Detailed information: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/what-is-access-blocking-according-to-law-no-5651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is an Access Block according to Law No. 5651?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In which cases is it applied?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign porn sites (especially child abuse content)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inappropriate images spread through social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private and intimate images shared without the person&#8217;s consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obscene videos with the person&#8217;s face clearly visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages advertising escort, prostitution and similar services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access Barrier Application Procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Direct Application to ICTA (Administrative Route)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>If the content is within the scope of a catalog crime, <strong>an application can be made to the BTK via e-Government<\/strong>without waiting for a court decision:<\/p>\n\n<p>? Application link: ? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkiye.gov.tr\/btk-internet-ihbar-basvurusu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.turkiye.gov.tr\/btk-internet-ihbar-basvurusu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Required information:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Link to the infringing page (URL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshot if available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact details of the complainant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application to the 2nd Criminal Judgeship of Peace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If BTK does not take swift action or if the content does not cover a catalog crime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cases such as the right to privacy and the open display of the face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An application is made to the Criminal Judge of Peace and an <strong>access blocking order<\/strong> can be requested for the content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>? For details of the process: <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/access-blocking-and-content-removal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access Blocking and Content Removal Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Foreign Sourced Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Although foreign obscene content cannot be deleted directly, <strong>access<\/strong> can be <strong>blocked from Turkey<\/strong>. The decision is implemented by the ICTA. <\/p>\n\n<p>? For detailed explanation: <strong>Blocking Access to Foreign Content from Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>? Can action be taken against obscene content without a court order?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Yes. Direct applications can be made to the ICTA within the scope of catalog crimes.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>? Is it possible to block content if it originates from abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Yes. Access from Turkey can be blocked by the BTK.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>? What if my own photo or video was published inappropriately?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>An access blocking order can be requested from the Criminal Court of Peace on grounds of privacy.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>? Can I sue for damages if the content is not removed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Yes. In particular, you can claim moral damages for private images published without authorization.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Help You as MFY Legal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>ICTA Application Process:<\/strong> We ensure fast and effective application to ICTA regarding catalog crimes.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Court Petitions:<\/strong> We prepare and follow up content removal and access blocking applications before the Criminal Courts of Peace.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Evidence Detection:<\/strong> We ensure that inappropriate content is documented by recording, notary or expert witness.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Compensation Support:<\/strong> We also carry out moral compensation cases against content that violates the right to privacy.<\/p>\n\n<p>We offer fast, legal and effective solutions for <strong>the removal and blocking of obscene content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>? <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to go to our Contact Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have the right to request an access block directly through the ICTA. 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