Unauthorized Access to Phone and Digital Evidence — Attorney Aylin Esra Eren
This article provides general information. Legislation, time limits and amounts may change over time; obtain an up-to-date assessment of your specific situation.
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren
October 30, 2026 — Can a person whose phone was accessed without permission file a criminal complaint?
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren
Is it a crime to access a spouse's or another person's phone without permission?
Depending on the characteristics of the specific case, crimes such as violation of confidentiality of communication regulated in Article 132 of the TCK (Turkish Penal Code), violation of private life confidentiality regulated in Article 134, or accessing an informatics system regulated in Article 243 may come to the agenda.
What can a person whose phone was accessed without permission do?
Screenshots, access logs, and other evidence must be preserved; a criminal complaint should be filed with the chief public prosecutor's office according to the nature of the incident.
For general informational purposes. The documents, application routes, and deadlines of the specific case must be evaluated separately.