12.03.2025 10:20
A decision regarding the use of social media has made a significant impact in Turkey as a precedent. A person who shared a photo taken with a friend without their knowledge and wrote offensive comments was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison. The court cited the unlawful dissemination and acquisition of personal data as the reason for the sentence.
A decision has been made that could serve as a precedent regarding social media posts. A person who shared a photo taken with a friend without their knowledge and wrote insults was sentenced to prison.
SENTENCED TO 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS IN PRISON
According to the news on TRT Haber, while the first-instance court decided to acquit the defendant, the Regional Court of Appeal overturned this decision and sentenced the defendant to 1 year and 8 months in prison.
APPEAL APPLICATION REJECTED
The court cited the unlawful dissemination and acquisition of personal data as the reason. Following the decision of the Regional Court of Appeal, the defendant applied for an appeal, stating that the photo was taken with the consent of the friend. However, the 12th Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court rejected the appeal application and decided to uphold the sentence. The decision set an important precedent regarding the use of social media.