(MENAFN- AzerNews)
25 June marked a significant milestone in Turkiye's legislative
landscape as Google, represented by a high-level delegation,
participated in the Digital media Commission's session on Digital
Copyright Law.
Hüseyin Yayman, Chairman of the Digital Media Commission, set
the stage for the unprecedented meeting, stressing the importance
of uniform standards and asserting, "Just as in European norms,
news must be subject to copyright."
Duygu Yücesoy, Manager of Google's government Relations and
Public Policy Unit, expressed readiness to engage with all
stakeholders. Tolga Sobacı, Head of Google Advertising and
Marketing Government Relations, pledged full compliance with
regulations enacted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Chairman Yayman opened the 8th Meeting of the 28th Legislative
Term, welcoming Google's involvement in discussions crucial to the
media industry. He highlighted previous consultations with experts
and stakeholders and underscored the challenges of intellectual
property misuse impacting corporate revenues.
"In line with European standards, news must be copyrighted,"
Yayman emphasized, advocating consensus-building with Google and
other search engines. He addressed digital media issues, citing
platforms like TikTok and urging stricter content controls to align
with societal values.
Discussions extended to artificial intelligence and its
regulatory implications, with plans for a commission to navigate
Turkiye's digital landscape.
Google's participation included senior executives led by Tolga
Sobacı, alongside legal representatives like Gönenç Gürkaynak and
copyright expert Adrian Timar.
"We are prepared to engage with all stakeholders," affirmed
Duygu Yücesoy during the presentation, emphasising dialogue and
consultation.
Tolga Sobacı reiterated Google's commitment: "As Google, we
respect and will comply with Turkish Grand National Assembly
regulations."
Adrienn Timar presented global examples of copyright frameworks,
highlighting regional variations in Canada and Austria.
Günenç Gürkaynak addressed Google's approach to market-specific
copyright practices, pledging adherence to legal frameworks
formulated by Turkish authorities.
Chairman Yayman concluded, reflecting Google's commitment to
legislative cooperation: "Formulate the legal framework, and we
will adhere. We are aligned on this matter and agree on the
enactment of legislation."
The Digital Media Commission's session concluded with a unified
commitment towards shaping Turkiye's digital future and ensuring
robust copyright protections.
This news piece encapsulates the key discussions and commitments
made during Google's participation at the Turkish Grand National
Assembly, emphasizing their role in advancing digital copyright
legislation in Turkiye.
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