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Turkey passes legislation tightening control of Web

Feb 06, 2014, 1:20 AM EST
upporters of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan look at a mobile phone as they attend a rally at Tempodrom hall on February 4, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
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The Turkish parliament has approved a bill that would tighten government controls over the Internet. The new law will allow Turkey's telecommunications authority to block websites without first seeking a court ruling. It will also force internet providers to store data on web users' activities for two years and make it available to the authorities.
Background:
Turkey tightens control of Internet [BBC]
Turkey cracking down on Internet usage [USA Today]