Content Removal for Defamation and Violation of Personal Rights

Content on digital platforms such as social media, news sites and forums that insult, slander or violate the privacy of private life may damage the honor, dignity and reputation of individuals. You can protect your legal rights against such content through access blocking and content removal.

In this guide, we explain in detail how to remove content that attacks personal rights, how to apply and the support we offer as MFY Legal.

Legal Basis Article 9 of Law No. 5651

Article 9 of Law No. 5651 The law provides for an application to be made to the Criminal Judge of Peacein case of violation of personal rights. The decision issued by the judge can be implemented as an access block or removal of the content.

🔗 Detailed Information: According to Law No. 5651, What is an Access Block?

Which Situations are Covered?

• Posts containing insult, slander or denigration on social media
• Defamatory statements against a person on comment sites or in comments under news articles
• Defamatory content by people such as ex-spouses, employees, business partners, etc.
• False accusations about a company or brand
• Unauthorized sharing of personal information

How Does the Process Work?

1. Detection of Content: URL, screenshot and publication date are recorded.
2. Petition Preparation: Apply to the Criminal Judge of Peace on grounds of violation of the right of personality.
3. Decision: The court decides whether to remove the content or block access.
4. Implementation: The decision is communicated to the ICTA and implemented by the relevant platforms.
5. Compensation Lawsuit if necessary: If there is a serious interference with personal rights, a lawsuit for moral damages may also be filed.

🔗 For the general application process: Access Blocking and Content Removal Guide

Social Media Content

For defamatory content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, etc., an application should first be made to the platform and then to the court if no results are obtained.

🔗 For details How to Block Access to Social Media Content?

Defamatory Content Appearing in Google Search Results

• Defamatory content on news sites or forums may still appear on Google.
• If the content cannot be removed, an application can be made to Google to remove it from search results.
• If there is a court order, Google will take the content down.

🔗 Detailed information: How to Request Content Removal from Google

Constitutional Court Decision Sample

Decision: 2021/61788

Subject: Following the removal of an insulting news article with an access blocking decision, it was determined that the right to freedom of expression and the right to effective remedy were violated due to the failure to comply with the decision.

Source: 🔗 https://kararlarbilgibankasi.anayasa.gov.tr/BB/2021/61788

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Can defamatory content on social media be removed?

Yes. It can be lifted by a court decision upon application with evidence.

🔹 Can a lawsuit be filed without applying to the platform?

Yes. Especially if the content is of a serious nature, you can apply directly for a judicial remedy.

🔹 What should I do if there is defamatory content about my company?

For content that damages your corporate reputation, you can both apply for removal and sue for damages.

🔹 What if unpublished content continues to appear on Google?

The content can also be removed from search results by submitting the court order to Google.

How We Help You as MFY Legal?

✅ Legal Consultancy: We carry out the detection, application and follow-up of content that violates your personal rights on your behalf.

✅ Social Media and Forum Intervention: We use both technical and legal means to remove defamatory content from all digital media.

✅ Fast Criminal Magistrate Applications: We make direct and fast applications to Criminal Courts of Peace in Istanbul and throughout Turkey.

✅ Compensation Support: If necessary, we also file lawsuits for moral damages for defamation and damage to reputation.

Apply Now!

If you or your company’s reputation is under attack, do not remain silent. As MFY Legal, we are here to protect your rights in all digital media.

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