IT (Information Technology) Law Services in Turkey
Informatics and technology law continues to flourish as one of the youngest branches of law and to affect every aspect of our lives.
As Viridis Legal Partners; we continue to support our foreign clients, whether individuals or companies, who require support and consultancy in the field of IT law in Turkey in every field touched by IT law; from information systems to e-commerce; from the protection of personal data to legal and criminal disputes arising from the violation of interests in intellectual and artistic works on the internet;, from the violation of trademark rights via the internet to the disruption and blocking of IT systems and similar crimes.
What Are The Main Laws Which Regulate The IT Law Area In Turkey?
There are many laws regulating this field in Turkey. The first ones that come to mind are the Law on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet No. 5651 and the Law on the Regulation of E-Commerce No. 6563. Again, within the scope of the Turkish Penal Code, crimes regulating the misuse and violation of information systems are also mentioned within the scope of information technology law.
What Is IT Law?
IT Law, also known as Information Technology Law, governs the use and application of information technology. It covers various legal areas, including internet usage, data protection, digital transactions, and intellectual property related to IT. The field is dynamic, evolving with technological advances and covering legal issues that arise from the use of technology in business, entertainment, communication, and personal use.
What Is IT Crime?
IT Crimes can be defined as any illegal, immoral or unauthorised behaviour in a system that automatically processes information or transfers data. Or, it can be defined as crimes committed using computer and communication technologies.
What Are The IT Crimes In Turkey?
In this scope, in the tenth chapter of the Turkish Penal Code, under the title of crimes in the field of informatics, the crimes of entering the information system, blocking, disrupting the system, and destroying or changing data are regulated.
“Offences Related to Data Processing Systems
Accessing a Data Processing System
Article 243
(1) Any person who unlawfully accesses, partially or fully, a data processing system, or remains within such system, shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment for a term of up to one year or a judicial fine.
(2) Where the act defined in the aforementioned paragraph is committed in relation to a system which is only accessible upon the payment of a fee, then the penalty to be imposed shall be decreased by up to one half.
(3) Where any data within any such system is deleted or altered as a result of this act, then the penalty to be imposed shall be a term of imprisonment of six months to two years.”
“Preventing the Functioning of a System and Deletion, Alteration or Corrupting of Data
Article 244
(1) Any person who prevents the functioning of a data processing system or renders such useless shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment for a term of one to five years.
(2) Any person who deletes, alters, corrupts or bars access to data, or introduces data into a system or sends existing data to another place shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment for a term of six months to three years.
(3) Where this offence is committed in relation to a data processing system of a public institution or establishment, bank or institution of credit, then the penalty to be imposed shall be increased by one half.
(4) Where a person obtains an unjust benefit for himself or another by committing the acts defined in the aforementioned paragraphs, and such acts do not constitute a separate offence, he shall be subject to a penalty of imprisonment from two years to six years and a judicial fine of up to five thousand days.”
How We Can Assist You?
As Viridis Legal Partners, we assist our foreign individual or company clients in Turkey in various areas of IT Law such as; legal support on cyber crimes; compliance projects for websites; preparing necessary legal documentation for websites like membership agreements, end user agreements, privacy policies, cookie policies, terms and conditions of use, distance sales contracts; consultancy for internet content providers and hosting providers, crimes occurring via the Internet, copyrights and advertising in social media, domain name disputes, compliance with laws regarding e-commerce, payment systems legislation, consumer protection law services, personal data and privacy protection law services, contracts related to software development, software maintenance and update, cloud computing service and other information technology contracts.
Contact us today to discuss your specific legal needs or inquire about our IT law services. We are here to assist you in navigating the complexities of IT Law and cyber crimes in Turkey.
Meet Our IT Law Expert at Viridis Legal Partners
Explore top-tier IT Law services in Turkey with Nadide Özdemir, the founder of Viridis Legal Partners. As a legal expert, Nadide specializes in providing comprehensive support for businesses, ensuring compliance with IT Law regulations also providing legal defence in cases of cyber crimes in Turkey. Viridis Legal Partners offers tailored legal advice, consultancy services, and assistance in navigating the complexities of IT law issues.
Trust Nadide Özdemir and Viridis Legal Partners to secure your business and provide expert guidance in the dynamic landscape of data protection in Turkey.
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Yeditepe University, Faculty of Law - 2016
Marmara University Public Law Master’s Degree - 2019
Founder of Viridis Legal Partners - 2023
Istanbul Bar Association - 57790
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IT Law in Turkey FAQ
The main laws regulating IT law in Turkey include the Law on the Regulation of Internet Publications (No. 5651), the Law on the Regulation of E-Commerce (No. 6563), and provisions within the Turkish Penal Code addressing crimes related to the misuse and violation of information systems.
Common IT crimes in Turkey, as outlined in the Turkish Penal Code, include unauthorized access to data processing systems, preventing the functioning of a system, deletion, alteration, or corruption of data, and offences related to data processing systems. These crimes carry penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment.
Penalties for IT crimes in Turkey vary depending on the nature and severity of the offence. Offences such as unauthorized access to data processing systems may result in imprisonment for up to one year or fines, while more serious offences, like preventing the functioning of a system, carry penalties of imprisonment ranging from one to five years.
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