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The office's analysis and evaluation of a legal matter.
- OpinionKVKK5 min read
Turkish Data Protection Authority's Data Breach Notification Decisions: Patterns and Lessons for Companies
The enforcement approach developed by the Authority in 2024 based on 281 breach notifications clarifies how companies should approach the notification process. We examine the patterns emerging from public announcements and practical implications for data controllers.
- OpinionSiber Güvenlik6 min read
Cyber Incident Response: 72-Hour Checklist for Legal Teams
The legal cost of a cyber incident is largely determined by decisions made—correctly or incorrectly—within the first 72 hours. From KVKK notification obligations to litigation communications, from internal correspondence discipline to supplier recourse rights — an action map for legal teams.
- OpinionSözleşme6 min read
Electronic Signatures in Commercial Contracts and Evidentiary Force
The secure electronic signature introduced by Law No. 5070 has gained concrete clarity in the law of evidence as it has become widespread in commercial practice. Which contracts may be executed with electronic signatures and which may not; how does evidentiary force operate in legal disputes?
- OpinionKVKK5 min read
KVKK under Law No. 7499: International Data Transfers Following Amendment — The Standard Contract Regime
With the profound amendments to Article 9 of KVKK in 2024, explicit consent has been replaced by standard contracts and binding corporate rules. We examine how companies must prepare for this new regime and the patterns emerging in the first year of implementation.
- OpinionE-Ticaret5 min read
The Great Transformation of the E-Commerce Law: A Balance Sheet for Marketplace Operators
Law No. 7416, which entered into force in 2022, introduced a new obligation regime for marketplaces. We examine the transformed e-commerce landscape through mandatory licensing, unfair commercial practice prohibitions, and net transaction value thresholds.
- OpinionFintech5 min read
Payment Services Regulation in Turkey: Licensing, Operations, and Supervisory Framework
The CBRT's 2021 Regulation shapes payment sector operations from licensing stages through minimum capital requirements, open banking, and internal systems. Current framework and practical prioritization for payment service providers.
- OpinionYapay Zeka6 min read
EU AI Act: Implementation Guide for Turkish Companies
The EU's new Artificial Intelligence Regulation, with its extraterritorial application rule, may also cover technology companies in Turkey. In this article, we examine who falls within its scope, what obligations arise, and concrete preparatory steps for Turkish companies.
- OpinionReklam ve Pazarlama5 min read
Advertising Board Influencer Decisions: Patterns, Penalties, and Brand Risks
The Advertising Board's sanctions regime as applied to social media influencers established a distinct pattern alongside the 2021 guidelines. 2024 data redefines the shared responsibility area between brands and influencers.
- OpinionKVKK5 min read
Data Protection Impact Assessment: When Mandatory, How to Conduct?
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), while explicitly defined in the GDPR, is not directly named in the Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK). Nevertheless, it is central to a risk-based compliance approach. When is it mandatory, how is it conducted, and which template should be followed?
- OpinionFintech5 min read
Cryptocurrency Asset Service Providers: Capital Markets Board (SPK), Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), and the New Compliance Framework
Through Law No. 7518, Turkey placed cryptocurrency asset service providers under SPK oversight; MASAK regulatory amendments published in December 2024 introduced comprehensive obligations, including the Travel Rule. We examine the new framework and compliance priorities roadmap.