New Regulations Expected For Ott Service Providers

With the bill known as 'law against disinformation', there are several provisions specifically related to the Law on the Regulation of Internet Broadcasts and Prevention of Crimes Committed through Such Broadcasts ("Law No. 5651") and the Press Law. The amendment proposals related to the Law No. 5651 and the Press Law have been on the agenda for a while of the publication of the bill.

In addition to these issues discussed widely, with the bill, 'over the top' (OTT) services are also planned to be included in the scope of the Electronic Communications Law No. 5809 (the "ECL"). Although there may be some changes in provisions of the bill due to further studies by the committees at the parliament, the bill is expected to be enacted as is or with minor changes. In the current draft of the bill, there is no interim period envisaged for OTT service providers and it is understood that the lawmaker intends the obligations (especially the authorization requirement) be