Turkiye: Data Protection Authority investigation into Google over alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
11 Feb 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Turkiye
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Data Protection Authority opened an ex officio investigation into Google regarding alleged unauthorised personal data processing by Google Assistant
On 11 February 2026, the Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK) announced the initiation of an ex officio investigation into Google regarding the processing of personal data via its voice assistant service, Google Assistant. The investigation foll…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority