Turkey threatens fines if Facebook flouts social media law
Social media company faces an initial fine on November 2 if it defies the new rules, which could be used to stifle dissent
09 October 2020 - 11:09
Ankara — Turkey will penalise Facebook with escalating fines and could make it excruciatingly slow to use the platform if the company flouts a new social media law that could be used to stifle dissent.
A senior Turkish official said The Menlo Park, California-based company had not formally told the government whether it would be appointing a local representative...
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