Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) stated that they have received a lot of complaints from citizens recently and warned social media platforms and internet publishers. Listening to users via RTÜK Communication Line and CIMER, the Supreme Council said that internet-based platforms must comply with broadcasting principles.
What statement did RTÜK make for digital media?
RTÜK announced that they have accelerated the regulation activities of on-demand broadcasting over the internet. Stating that they follow platforms and publishers in this regard, the Supreme Council expressed that they are open to all kinds of sanctions.
In the statement from RTÜK, “We have been receiving many complaints from our citizens regarding these platforms recently. Many citizen notifications have entered our records through channels such as Hello 178 RTÜK Communication Line and CIMER.
RTÜK will impose sanctions on Spotify
RTÜK decided to sanction Spotify. Playlists that insult state officials will be removed from the popular music app.
He stated that they are examining the accounts that make provocative posts on the internet. The Board also said that they will act sensitively in the protection of spiritual and cultural values. However, he underlined that they want to use the power of sanction as a last resort.
In the statement of RTÜK, a note was written: “If our well-intentioned efforts are not taken into account or our constructive warnings are not respected, RTÜK will not hesitate to apply the heaviest sanctions.”
Earlier, RTÜK launched an investigation against Spotify. The investigation against Spotify stemmed from the titles that users on the platform put on their listening lists. Although it is thought that Spotify is not responsible for this situation, it is stated that all music lists are approved by the company.
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