No. Doxxing is illegal in Turkey under multiple laws, including the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) and the Law on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Combating Crimes Committed Through Such Publications (Law No. 5651). The Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) enforces strict penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal data, with fines up to TRY 1 million (approx. €25,000) and imprisonment of 1 to 3 years. Recent 2026 amendments to Law No. 5651 expanded liability to include social media platforms failing to remove doxxing content within 24 hours of notification.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Turkey
- Turkish Penal Code (TCK) Article 136: Criminalizes unlawful processing of personal data, including sharing private information without consent, punishable by 1 to 3 years imprisonment.
- Law No. 5651 (2026 Amendments): Mandates immediate removal of doxxing content upon KVKK or court order; non-compliance risks administrative fines up to TRY 10 million (€250,000) for platforms.
- KVKK Regulation on Data Breaches: Requires data controllers to notify authorities within 72 hours of a breach, with doxxing incidents triggering mandatory disclosures to affected individuals.