New Ban for Civil Servants: Social Media Under Scrutiny

New restriction on profit‑making digital content The Presidential General Secretariat, in a letter addressed to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), classified the social‑media activities of academics and public employees as commercial and profit‑generating actions under the Civil Servants Law No.
The decree introduces a specific limitation on the production of digital content that yields income.
Reactions from the academic community Some scholars warn that the measure could curtail academic freedom, while others argue that it will help civil servants concentrate on their official responsibilities.
YÖK’s next steps YÖK announced that it will issue a more detailed statement on the issue and will cooperate with the relevant authorities in its implementation.