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Notable privacy and internet-freedom events from the past four years, most recent first. Tap any entry for more.
Turkey Blocks Discord
Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) blocked Discord nationwide, citing court orders related to alleged harmful content on the platform.
Turkey Blocks Instagram Nationwide
Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority blocked Instagram for nine days in August 2024 over disputes with Meta regarding content moderation policies, before restoring access.
Turkey Blocks 16 VPN Providers
Turkey's BTK ordered access blocked to 16 VPN services including Proton VPN, Surfshark, Psiphon, TunnelBear and Hotspot Shield under Article 6 of Internet Law 5651, months before the March 2024 local elections; researchers said the aim was to close off circumvention of already-blocked news sites.
Twitter Restricts Content in Turkey on Election Eve
The day before Turkey's 2023 presidential vote, Twitter restricted four accounts and 409 tweets identified by Turkish court orders, saying it had received a final threat to throttle the service and acted to stay accessible through the election weekend.
Turkey Restricts Social Media After Istanbul Bombing
Following a bombing in Istanbul's Taksim district, Turkish authorities imposed restrictions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, a common pattern of post-incident censorship.
Turkey Passes 'Disinformation Law'
The Turkish parliament passed legislation criminalizing the spread of 'false information' with up to three years in prison, widely criticized for chilling journalism ahead of the 2023 elections.
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