Cyber ​​Security Law Brings Prison Sentence for False Data Leak Claims

Within the scope of the Cyber ​​Security Law, which was approved by the Turkish Grand National Assembly and became law, new sanctions were introduced against data leaks and spreading false information. According to the law, those who leak data could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Those who share previously leaked data could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison.
 
 
There are also penalties for false data leak claims
One of the important regulations in the law is related to false data leakage claims. Accordingly, those who spread false claims that an institution or company has suffered a data leak will face a prison sentence of 2 to 5 years.
 
The article of the law states that, "Those who create false content with the aim of creating anxiety, fear and panic among the public or targeting institutions or individuals, even though they know that there is no data leak in cyberspace, or who spread such content for this purpose, will be sentenced to imprisonment from 2 to 5 years."
 
Be careful about social media sharing
In recent years, many claims have been made on social media that public institutions, ministries and private companies have suffered data leaks. Some of these claims, which have been denied by official statements, have caused great public outcry. Under the new law, those who make or share such claims could also face prison sentences. Therefore, citizens need to be careful when sharing posts about data leaks.
 
 
 
Source: CUMHA - CUMHURS NEWS AGENCY