Statement by Justice Minister Akın Gürlek Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that social media is not a space of absolute freedom and that opening an account carries responsibility.
“If a person opens an account, they must bear responsibility.
Anonymity and fake accounts should not exist,” he said.
Transition Process and Controls Gürlek announced that a transition period will be implemented to close fake accounts.
During this period, users will be required to switch to a real account.
Those who fail to do so will have their fake accounts shut down.
Users will be expected to prove their real identity through passport verification and a confirmation message sent to their mobile phone.
Application to Overseas Citizens The same rules will apply to Turkish citizens living abroad, with passport and mobile phone verification required.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is Not a Free Space
Turkey’s new Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said social media is not a realm of absolute freedom and that opening an account carries responsibility. He announced a transition period to shut down fake accounts and outlined identity‑verification measures.
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