Legal requirement
Law 5651 Logging & Hotspot Logs in BodrumStay compliant.
Stay safe.
Traffic logging is mandatory for every business in Turkey that provides internet access. We manage the entire process for you — from installation to archiving and legal reporting.
- Log retention
- 1 year
- Log retention
- TRY maximum fine
- 500K
- TRY maximum fine
- Hand-over deadline
- 24 h
- Hand-over deadline
Three things you need to know.
All details1 year
Log retention.
Traffic data must be stored securely for at least one year.
24 h
Legal hand-over.
On a prosecutor or court request, logs must be delivered within 24 hours.
Encrypted
Secure storage.
Logs must be kept tamper-proof, encrypted and protected from unauthorised access.
Every connection recorded. Tamper-proof.
Watch a hotel's guest Wi-Fi: every connection flows to the log server and every 8 records are sealed with SHA-256 and timestamped. Then answer a prosecutor's request in seconds.
About Law No. 5651.
All obligations and technical requirements under the law.
01What is Law No. 5651?
The Turkish law regulating publications on the internet.
What is Law No. 5651?
The Turkish law regulating publications on the internet.
Law No. 5651 — the Law on Regulating Internet Publications and Combating Crimes Committed Through Such Publications — defines the obligations of internet service, content and hosting providers in Turkey. In particular, it requires collective use providers (hotspots, cafés, hotels, airports, etc.) to retain traffic logs.
02Who does it apply to?
Every business that provides internet access commercially.
Who does it apply to?
Every business that provides internet access commercially.
Organisations covered by Law No. 5651 include: • Cafés, restaurants and bars • Hotels and accommodation • Airports and bus terminals • Libraries and universities • Business centres and office buildings • Public transport • Internet cafés and gaming venues Any business that provides free or paid internet access to customers for commercial purposes is subject to the law.
03Log retention obligation
Traffic data must be kept for one year.
Log retention obligation
Traffic data must be kept for one year.
Collective use providers must retain traffic data on their users’ internet access for one (1) year. Data to be kept includes: • The IP address assigned to the user • Date and time of access • Service type used (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.) • DNS query records • Connection start and end times Logs must be stored securely so they can be handed over at the request of the judicial authorities.
04Technical requirements
The infrastructure a compliant logging system needs.
Technical requirements
The infrastructure a compliant logging system needs.
A logging system compliant with Law No. 5651 requires: • A central log server • Automatic log collection and archiving • Log integrity protection (tamper-proof format) • Capacity for at least one year of retention • A secure backup system • Access control and encryption • Time synchronisation (NTP) • Forensics-ready reporting Biodrum IT delivers turnkey solutions that meet all of these requirements.
05Sanctions and penalties
Legal consequences of non-compliance.
Sanctions and penalties
Legal consequences of non-compliance.
Legal consequences of failing to comply with Law No. 5651: • Administrative fines (TRY 50,000 – 500,000) • Suspension of operations • Becoming part of a criminal investigation • Liability for damages • Reputational damage If logs cannot be handed over during a legal case, the business owner may be included in the investigation and held legally responsible.
06Biodrum solutions
Law 5651 compliant log management and consulting.
Biodrum solutions
Law 5651 compliant log management and consulting.
Biodrum IT offers fully Law 5651 compliant solutions: • Logsign SIEM integration • Automatic log collection and archiving • Secure log retention for 1+ year • Forensics-ready reporting • 24/7 technical support • Periodic compliance audits • Staff training • Tracking of regulatory updates Protect your business from legal risk with professional solutions.
Law 5651 compliance is more than keeping logs. We ensure full compliance with our network infrastructure, security solutions and IT consulting services.
Your questions answered.
Brands we install and support in Bodrum
- Logsign · SIEM, central log management and Law 5651 compliance
- Logalarm · SIEM and Law 5651 compliant log retention
01Do hotels in Bodrum have to keep Law 5651 logs?
Do hotels in Bodrum have to keep Law 5651 logs?
Yes. Hotels, guesthouses, cafés, restaurants and beach clubs that provide internet access to guests are "collective use providers" under Turkish Law No. 5651 and must retain traffic logs for one year.
02Do hotspot logs need to be time-stamped and signed?
Do hotspot logs need to be time-stamped and signed?
To prove log integrity, logs should be sealed with a hash and signed with a trusted timestamp. The systems we install do this automatically.
03Which solutions do you use for Law 5651 compliance?
Which solutions do you use for Law 5651 compliance?
With Fortinet firewalls and Logsign or Logalarm SIEM we automatically collect and sign hotspot and traffic logs, retain them securely for one year and report quickly on legal requests.
Protect yourself from legal risk.
Get professional support for Law 5651 compliance and keep your business safe.
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