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The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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adopted

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Guide (in 15 Questions)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-24 outline adoption

Personal Data Protection Agency released Generative Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Guide (in 15 Questions)

On 24 November 2025, the Personal Data Protection Agency (KVKK) released the Generative Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Guide (in 15 Questions). The Guide aims to explain the data protection implications generative AI systems an…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development
adopted

G20 South Africa Summit Leaders' Declaration

Latest event Date: 2025-11-22 declaration adoption

G20 Leaders adopted Declaration in South Africa Summit, including section on Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development

On 22 November 2025, the Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a Declaration following the South Africa Summit, addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Governance, and Innovation for Sustainable Development. The Leaders welcomed the work of …

Implementer
G20
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting
in force

Fair marketing and advertising practice requirements in Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services

Latest event Date: 2025-11-12 order implementation

Ministry of Health implemented Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services including fair marketing and advertising practice requirements

On 12 November 2025, the Ministry of Health published the Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services in the Official Gazette, with the Regulation taking effect on the same date. The Regulation applies to healthcare profess…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity other service provider
in force

Data protection regulation in Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services

Latest event Date: 2025-11-12 order implementation

Ministry of Health implemented Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services including data protection regulation

On 12 November 2025, the Ministry of Health published the Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services in the Official Gazette, with the Regulation taking effect on the same date. The Regulation applies to all instances in w…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider
under deliberation

Content moderation regulation in Bill establishing an AI legal framework through modifications to existing laws (Bill no. 2/3358)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-07 law introduction

Bill establishing content moderation obligations within an AI legal framework through modifications to existing laws (Bill no. 2/3358) was introduced to Grand National Assembly

On 7 November 2025, the Bill establishing an AI legal framework in Türkiye was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The proposed legislation would clarify responsibilities for both users and developers of AI, defining artificial intelligence s…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development
under deliberation

Cybersecurity regulation in Bill establishing an AI legal framework through modifications to existing laws (Bill no. 2/3358)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-07 law introduction

Bill establishing cybersecurity regulations in an AI legal framework through modifications to existing laws (Bill no. 2/3358) was introduced to Grand National Assembly

On 7 November 2025, the Bill establishing an AI legal framework in Türkiye was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The proposed legislation clarifies responsibilities for both users and developers of AI. The Bill requires that AI data sets be…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity ML and AI development
under deliberation

Circular establishing plan to combat illegal betting, games of chance, and gambling in virtual environment

Latest event Date: 2025-10-31 order announcement

President signed circular establishing plan to combat illegal betting, games of chance, and gambling in virtual environment

On 31 October 2025, the President issued Circular 2025/18, establishing the action plan to combat illegal betting, games of chance, and gambling in the virtual environment. The circular notes that the expansion of the virtual world, social media, an…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), platform intermediary: user-generated content, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Bill amending Penal Code clarifying scope of crime of obscenity

Latest event Date: 2025-10-22 law introduction

Bill amending Penal Code clarifying scope of crime of obscenity was introduced to Grand National Assembly

On 22 October 2025, the Bill amending the Penal Code, clarifying the scope of the crime of obscenity, was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The Bill amends Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code to define the scope of obscenity and regulate …

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
under deliberation

Bill amending Law No. 7194 on Digital Service Tax and amending Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375

Latest event Date: 2025-10-20 law introduction

Bill amending Law No. 7194 on Digital Service Tax and amending Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375 was introduced in Grand National Assembly

On 20 October 2025, the Bill amending Law No. 7194 on Digital Service Tax and amending Certain Laws and Decree Law No. 375 was introduced in the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. The Bill proposes amendments to Article 1(1)(b) to clarify the scope…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Taxation
Policy or regulatory element Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores, software provider: other software, platform intermediary: other
adopted

Data Protection Authority's guide to the Data Controllers Registry Information System (VERBIS)

Latest event Date: 2025-10-07 outline adoption

Personal Data Protection Authority released guide to the Data Controllers Registry Information System (VERBIS)

On 7 October 2025, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) released guide to the Data Controllers Registry Information System (VERBIS). The guide complements the VERBIS system by presenting the framework of obligations in a question-and-answer…

Implementer
Turkiye
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity cross-cutting
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