Is TikTok being shut down? Statement from official source

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Digital Channels Commission convened under the chairmanship of AKP Hatay Deputy Hüseyin Yayman.

In his opening speech, Yayman stated that digitalization is a supra-political issue and holds great importance for Turkey's future. Emphasizing that crimes in the digital world are the same as those in the real world, Yayman stated that according to the TBMM internal regulations, the commission can take advisory decisions. He also noted that digital channels present a significant paradox in terms of public order and data privacy.

Yayman stated that the Digital Channels Commission is not a social media commission, but that there are serious problems regarding data privacy and the confidentiality of private life on digital networks.

Explaining Turkey's position in digital channels according to We Are Social's January 2024 data, Yayman announced that there are 57 million followers on YouTube, 57 million on Instagram, 37 million on TikTok, 34 million on Facebook, 20 million on X, and 16 million on LinkedIn. Yayman stated that Turkey ranks 7th in the world on X, 11th on YouTube, 15th on Facebook, 10th on TikTok, 5th on Instagram, and 13th on LinkedIn.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Digital Channels Commission convened under the chairmanship of AKP Hatay Deputy Hüseyin Yayman. In his opening speech, Yayman stated that digitalization is a supra-political issue and holds great importance for Turkey's future. Emphasizing that crimes in the digital world are the same as those in the real world, Yayman stated that according to the TBMM internal regulations, the commission can take advisory decisions. He also noted that digital channels present a significant paradox in terms of public order and data privacy.

Yayman stated that the Digital Channels Commission is not a social media commission, but that there are serious problems regarding data privacy and the confidentiality of private life on digital networks. Explaining Turkey's position in digital channels according to We Are Social's January 2024 data, Yayman announced that there are 57 million followers on YouTube, 57 million on Instagram, 37 million on TikTok, 34 million on Facebook, 20 million on X, and 16 million on LinkedIn. Yayman stated that Turkey ranks 7th in the world on X, 11th on YouTube, 15th on Facebook, 10th on TikTok, 5th on Instagram, and 13th on LinkedIn.

Stating that digital channels are being discussed globally, Yayman said that a hybrid political and communication campaign is being conducted in the USA. Noting that digital channels are being discussed in France and England, Yayman emphasized the need to comply with the access ban on Instagram and the Adana Court's decision regarding Roblox concerning gaming platforms. He stated that the Republic of Turkey believes in the rule of law and expects compliance with the law in other countries. He also expressed that they are against bans and censorship, adding that they are the government that built Turkey's digital infrastructure.

He stated that the Republic of Turkey believes in the rule of law and expects compliance with the law in other countries. He also expressed that they are against bans and censorship, adding that they are the government that built Turkey's digital infrastructure.

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