The Turkish government this week passed strict new legislation that makes it easier for authorities to shut down websites and access personal data, in what is widely seen as a move to strengthen internet censorship and surveillance at a time of heightened political tensions. The bill was passed late Wednesday by the Turkish Parliament and is expected to be signed into law by President Abdullah Gul. Under the law, Turkeys telecommunications authority will be allowed to unilaterally block websites that are deemed to violate user privacy or contain insulting materials. It also requires internet service providers (ISPs) to retain data on its customers web activities for up two years, and to make these data available to the government upon request.
Turkish law lets government block websites and seize personal data without a court order
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