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Two-Minute Recap Data Protection Law Matters In Türkiye
On 6 September 2026, Türkiye’s Medium Term Programme (2027–2029) was published in Official Gazette No. 33362 (Duplicate Issue). Under the “Business and Investment Environment” policy area, the Programme identifies the completion of the process of aligning Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) as a legislative and administrative measure targeted for the third quarter of 2027.
Turkey Privacy
GT
Gen Temizer
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Cybersecurity Directorate Takes Over Key Digital Governance Powers In Türkiye
Turkey's Law No. 7590 fundamentally reshapes the country's digital regulatory architecture by transferring critical internet governance powers from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to the newly empowered Cybersecurity Directorate. This institutional restructuring affects content removal, access blocking, domain name management, and lawful interception infrastructure, creating a centralized digital governance model. Businesses operating in electronic communications, hosting, social ne
Turkey Media & IT
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Paksoy
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Siber Güvenlik Başkanlığı dijital alanda kilit yönetim yetkilerini devraldı
Turkey's digital regulatory framework undergoes a major institutional restructuring as Law No. 7590 transfers critical internet governance powers from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) to the newly empowered Cyber Security Presidency. This comprehensive reform consolidates authority over internet domain management, content blocking measures, and social media platform oversight under a single digital governance institution.
Turkey Media & IT
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Paksoy
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New Cybersecurity Framework: Amendments Adopted By Parliament Await Official Gazette Publication
Turkey's Parliament has adopted sweeping amendments that centralize cybersecurity and digital governance powers within the Presidency, marking a fundamental shift in how internet infrastructure and electronic communications are regulated. The legislation transfers critical regulatory authority from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to the Presidency, including control over internet domain names, emergency response measures, and administrative enforcement.
Turkey Government
MA
Moroglu Arseven
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