CLEAN : Alarm over Big Brother Turkish Internet cu

CLEAN : Alarm over Big Brother Turkish Internet cu

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Social Studies, Journalism, Business

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the introduction of a new surveillance infrastructure in Turkey, granting the Telecommunications Communications Presidency powers to collect personal and traffic data from internet service providers and hosting companies. This data can be accessed without a court order, raising concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. The legislation affects companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, and may deter social media use for political purposes. The bill, part of a larger legislative package, moves Turkey closer to countries with restrictive internet policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new powers are granted to the Telecommunications Communications Presidency in Turkey?

The right to impose taxes on internet service providers

The authority to regulate international trade

The power to collect personal and traffic data without a court order

The ability to censor television broadcasts

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the new surveillance measures affect companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter?

They will be required to open offices in Turkey

They will receive government subsidies

They will face pressure to provide user information

They will be banned from operating in Turkey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the new surveillance measures on social media usage in Turkey?

Increased use of social media for entertainment

A decline in political speech and expression

A rise in the number of social media platforms

More government-sponsored social media campaigns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader context of the bill that includes the new surveillance measures?

It is part of a single law focused solely on internet regulation

It is a response to international pressure from the European Union

It is a temporary measure set to expire in two years

It includes amendments to approximately 42 different laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the new bill position Turkey in comparison to other countries?

It positions Turkey as a leader in internet freedom

It makes Turkey more similar to countries like Iran, Syria, and China

It aligns Turkey more closely with the European Union

It isolates Turkey from international relations