Cyber bullying is not limited to children; It is also common among adults. The legal framework is developing.
Typical Types of Cyberbullying
- Doxing (spreading personal information)
- Swatting (fake 911/155 call)
- Online stalking
- Threatening messages
- Slander/insult campaign
- Revenge porn
- Cancel culture (collective attack)
Related Crimes
- TCK art.106 threat
- TCK art.123 disturbing the peace and tranquility
- TCK art.125 insult
- TCK art.134-136 private life / personal data
- TCK art.267 slander
- TCK art.220 organization (collective campaign (if)
Rights of the Victim
- Criminal complaint
- Content removal
- Material and moral compensation
- Protection order (6284 SK adaptation)
- Request to delete social media account
Doxing Special
- Personal data dissemination TCK Article 136
- Doxing involving family members - additional crime of threat
- Sharing workplace information - reputational damage
Online Stalking
- TCK Article 123/A "Persistent stalking" crime (Added in 2022)
- Insistence on following + communication on social media
- 3 months - 1 year imprisonment
Social Media Platform Liability
- 5651 m.5 intermediary provider
- Obligation to remove after notification
- Turkey representative (after 2020)
Practical Recommendations
- Record all threat/harassment content
- Increase the privacy of your social media accounts
- Use 2FA
- With lawyer support complaint
- Do not hesitate to get psychological support
Cyber crimes and KVKK lawyer recommended.