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ARTICLE · 02 FEBRUARY 2023

Cultural Attitudes To Whistleblowing: Turkey

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Although there is no official translation for ‘whistleblowing', this term has been generally translated into Turkish as ‘bilgi uçurma', which means the conveyance of information.

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How is whistleblowing regulated in Turkey, and how are those who report on institutional failings perceived?

Although there is no official translation for 'whistleblowing', this term has been generally translated into Turkish as 'bilgi uçurma', which means the conveyance of information. However, as will be discussed later, this term can be understood by Turkish society as 'spying' or 'snitching'.

In recent years, with the effect of technological developments, accessibility in social media and international developments in terms of whistleblowing (e.g. the EU Whistlebower Directive and the Heinisch/Germany decision), this term has entered the Turkish agenda and especially Turkish Labour Law.

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