What is the Confidentiality of Communication?<\/p>\n
Privacy of communication refers to the right of individuals to protect their private and confidential communications from third parties through illegal means. This right is regulated in Article 132 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) as the “Crime of Violating the Confidentiality of Communication Between Individuals”.<\/p>\n
Elements of the Crime:<\/p>\n
Violation of communication between individuals: Phone calls, emails, messages, etc. Covers types of communication.
\nIntentional violation of privacy: The perpetrator must commit this action knowingly and willingly.
\nIllegality: It is against the law to listen to, record or read a person’s communication without his\/her consent.<\/p>\n
Punishment:<\/p>\n
Basic form: Imprisonment from one to three years
\nQualified case: If the content of the communication is recorded, the penalty is increased by one.<\/p>\n
Ways of Committing the Crime:<\/p>\n
wiretapping
\nEmail and message hacking
\nUse of spyware
\nAccess to social media accounts<\/p>\n
Examples:<\/p>\n
Checking your spouse’s phone without permission
\nReading an employee’s work emails
\nUsing a neighbor’s internet connection without permission<\/p>\n
Suggestions for Protecting the Confidentiality of Communications:<\/p>\n
Use strong passwords.
\nAvoid sharing your personal information on public platforms.
\nUse antivirus and firewall software.
\nStore your information encrypted.
\nAvoid clicking on links that look suspicious.
\nMake sure the devices and software you use are up to date.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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