Turkish Government Proposes Legislation to Restrict Gaming Platforms, Raising Concerns Over Civil Liberties
The Turkish government, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has proposed legislation that could significantly impact digital gaming platforms like Steam and Epic Games. The draft legislation, aimed at restricting child social media access, would require these platforms to maintain a regional office or legal representative in Turkey. Failure to comply with demands for company data and content removal could result in severe bandwidth throttling, making the platforms nearly unusable. The legislation also mandates age ratings for all games, with unrated games being removed from listings. Critics argue that these measures, justified as child safety initiatives, may infringe on civil liberties and information freedoms. 
