Turkiye: Turkish Data Protection Authority investigation into TikTok over data protection measures
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Mar 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Turkiye
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued decision in investigation into TikTok over insufficient data protection measures including TRY 1.75 million fine
On 1 March 2023, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board issued Decision No 2023/134 concerning the investigation into TikTok over its data protection measures and imposed a fine of TRY 1.75 million against the company. The Board found that TikTo…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority