The purpose and scope of Law No. 5651 are to regulate the obligations and responsibilities of content providers, hosting providers, access providers, and public use providers, as well as the principles and procedures for combating specific crimes committed through content, location, and access providers on the internet.

According to the Turkish Penal Code, the main elements that constitute crimes in the online environment are:

Please note that this is a general translation and for the exact legal definitions and provisions, it is always recommended to refer to the official sources and consult legal professionals.

To attribute a concrete act or fact that can offend a person’s honor, dignity, or reputation or to insult them.

In order to determine who has committed the offense within this scope, institutions and businesses are required to keep records in accordance with Law No. 5651. According to the law, every user accessing the internet must have their IP/MAC address recorded, as well as the time intervals during which they used the internet, and all internet traffic must be logged. These records must be stored with a timestamp for a period of 2 years without any user intervention.

Failure to comply with the requirements of Law No. 5651 can result in financial and administrative fines for businesses and institutions, as explicitly stated in the law.

Organizations and businesses that provide internet access to employees, visitors, or for the purpose of generating income, services, and/or ensuring the continuity of their operations.