Roblox to open office in Turkey, if ban lifted

Following access ban, Roblox negotiates with the government

Roblox, a video game platform, announced to open an office in Turkey in line with local laws if access is restored to the platform, accordin to the story at Reuters. Ankara blocked Roblox about concerns that some content could lead to child abuse in August, as put by Turkey’s justice minister said access to Roblox was blocked under a court order “to ensure the protection of our children” while an investigation was conducted, the story said.

Roblox: plans to hire dedicated team for Türkiye

Roblox said it believed it could play a positive role in society by providing “a platform for learning, creation and meaningful connection”, revealing that it was committed to discussing with authorities Turkey’s “unique needs”. “We have a plan in place to open an office and hire a dedicated team in Türkiye, including additional local language moderators, in the event that access to the platform is restored.” ( I have a story here about Sisal, a Italian company opening a digital hub in Türkiye)

“Roblox respects the local laws and regulations in Türkiye. We are actively engaged with local authorities and the due legal process to restore access to the platform, while prioritising the safety of players and developers in Türkiye,” the story continued.

(Opening image: Reuters)

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