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Web Accessibility Laws in Turkey: Law No. 5378 and BTK Regulations

Legal regulations for web accessibility in Turkey: Law No. 5378, BTK regulations, EU Accessibility Act, and requirements for public websites.

Web accessibility is becoming a legal requirement in Turkey. Law No. 5378, BTK regulations, and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) all require digital services to be accessible. This article examines the web accessibility legal landscape in Turkey in detail.

Law No. 5378: The Disability Rights Act

Enacted in 2005, Law No. 5378 forms the foundation of disability rights legislation in Turkey. The law requires public services to be accessible and mandates that government websites comply with accessibility standards.

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