Digital Regulations and Anonymity: Lawyer Gülşah Deniz Atalar Warns of Property Rights and Freedom of Expression Risks

Representation in the Gaming Industry and Property Rights IT Lawyer Gülşah Deniz Atalar evaluated the legal and social implications of new regulations prepared for digital platforms.
Atalar stated that the planned requirement for gaming companies to open representative offices in Turkey could directly affect user rights.
She emphasized that if platforms that do not open representative offices are blocked, users' access to their purchased games and digital libraries would be cut off.
Atalar highlighted that this situation would constitute a violation of property rights.
Digital Surveillance and the Risk to Anonymity Warning that although the regulations are presented under the guise of protecting children's rights, they could turn into a large-scale digital surveillance mechanism, Atalar expressed that anonymity is a vital element for freedom of expression.
She added that the requirement for identity verification could prevent individuals from expressing their opinions without feeling safe and carries the risk of restricting online dissent.
Atalar pointed out that protecting anonymity is essential, as restricting this right could prevent many people from making their voices heard.
Control Mechanisms and Security Arguing that excessive oversight pushes users toward unregulated areas of the internet using tools like VPNs, Atalar stated that regulations made with a lack of technical knowledge carry the risk of creating a "digital prison." Stating that it needs to be clarified whether ministerial statements refer to age verification or identity verification, Atalar emphasized that steps taken in the digital world must prioritize property rights and personal security.