Insults, virtual attacks and sexual harassment incidents on Metaverse platforms are increasing. The legal framework is developing.
Events
- Insult via avatar
- Virtual sexual harassment (personalized)
- Virtual attack / intimidation
- Child abuse (via avatar)
- Violation of personal rights (avatar design)
Legal Evaluation
- TCK art.125 insult (insult) content message)
- TCK Article 105 sexual harassment (virtual intervention)
- TCK Article 103 child abuse (grooming via avatar)
- TCK Article 123 attack on personal rights
- TBK Article 49 non-pecuniary damage
Liability of the Platform
- "Intermediary provider" qualification (5651 Article 5)
- Obligation to remove content after notification compensation
Overseas Approach
- UK: first metaverse sexual harassment case 2022
- USA: Meta (Facebook) added security features
- EU AI Act: liability to intermediary platforms
Practical Advice
- Limit personalization in avatar design
- Be careful with strangers in voice chat Be careful
- Monitor children's use of Metaverse
- Immediate registration + complaint when an incident occurs
Metaverse and IT law lawyer is recommended.