Facebook gives in to controversial Turkish Internet law | NOW

Facebook still plans to comply with a controversial new law in Turkey, the tech giant reports on Monday Press release.

“Like other companies, we decided to select a representative to comply with the law,” reports Facebook. “At the same time, we stress that it is important as a platform to remain a place where users can freely share their opinions.”

Turkey changed its legislation targeting technology companies in summer 2020. These companies are therefore required to appoint a representative in the country.

The law also allows the country to restrict Internet traffic if a business breaks the rules. Critics fear that company representatives will be put under pressure to censor social media, for example.

‘Facebook opposed the law’

According to insiders Facebook opposite last year against the law and the company said it would not comply. More than half of all Turkish residents use the social network.

Now, it looks like the platform is still choosing to follow the rules. “The decision does not change the conditions of our community,” Facebook promises. “We will withdraw our representative if we are pressured.”

Turkey has blocked social media several times in the past.