In today's article we will explore Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey), a topic that has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts alike. For years, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey) has been the subject of debate and discussion in various fields, from politics to science, to popular culture. With the evolution of societies and the advancement of technology, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey) has acquired a relevant role in our daily lives, causing both fascination and controversy. Throughout this article, we will thoroughly examine the different facets of Information and Communication Technologies Authority (Turkey), addressing its origins, its impact on society, and prospects for the future.
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Headquarters of Information and Communication Technologies Authority in Ankara, Turkey. | |
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Formed | 29 January 2000 |
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Headquarters | Eskişehir Yolu 10.Km No:276 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey |
Employees | 640 |
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Website | www |
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) (Turkish: Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu (BTK)), is a national telecommunications regulatory and inspection authority of Turkey. It was formerly known as the Telecommunications Authority (Turkish: Telekomünikasyon Kurumu (TK)).
Radio and television broadcasts fall under another state agency, RTÜK.
The Telecommunications Authority was established by means of the Law 4502, dated 29 January 2000. This Law addressed the responsibilities of the Ministry of Transport, among others, and "separated policy-making and regulatory functions of the government by establishing an independent telecommunications regulatory body, the Telecommunications Authority, as the first sector specific regulator in Turkey. As a result, regulatory functions of the Ministry of Transport were transferred to the Authority in principle, and the General Directorate of Radiocommunication, a government body in charge of radio frequency management under the Wireless Law (Law 2813, 7 April 1983), was abolished and all of its functions were transferred to the Telecommunications Authority."
On 5 November 2008 the Turkish legislature enacted the Law N. 5809, commonly known as the Electronic Communications Law (ECL). The purpose of this law has been briefly described as "to remove the legislative untidiness, create competition in the sector, lessen the uncertainties for operators and allocate resources to R&D".
The Electronic Communications Law attributed to the Ministry of Transportation, Maritime Affairs and Communications the policy making authority in the field of electronic communications (article 5). The regulation function was given to the Telecommunications Authority (article 6).
Following article 65(3) of the Law N. 5809, the name of the Authority was changed from "Telecommunications Authority" to "Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA)".
The duties of ICTA as described in the ECL (article 6), can be summarized as given below: (taken from ICTA's official website)'
Based on ECL, ICTA's structure consists of 4 Vice Presidents, 17 departments, 5 offices, a Legal Consulting Office, and the Telecommunication Communications Presidency with 5 departments.
Republican People’s Party (CHP) Deputy Chairman Onursal Adıgüzel previously stated that BTK regularly requests user traffic data from internet service providers, a claim that the BTK has not disputed. According to the 15-page documents obtained by Medyascope, dated December 15, 2020, the BTK requested internet service providers to send internet traffic records of all users to it hourly. The BTK explained in detail the format in which the data of millions of users will be recorded and how it will be sent to internet service providers in the technical detail document it sent with the letter of the institution.
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