Rights groups warn Turkey's cyber law hands sweeping powers to presidency
Rights groups warned that Turkey's new cybersecurity law, which took effect in July, gives the presidency sweeping powers over online services operating in the country, according to reports. Coverage framed the law as a threat to digital freedoms; the reports attributed the warnings to rights groups without detailing how the government intends to use the new powers.
Why it matters
Expanded state control over online services raises concerns about censorship and surveillance in a country with a contested press-freedom record.
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Part of the August 9, 2026 brief.