Turkiye: Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority Investigation into WhatsApp for Failure to Obtain Consent for Data Processing
Progress
Current status
in force
09 Sep 2021 in force
Scope
Implementers
Turkiye
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ruling announced against WhatsApp for failing to obtain consent before processing personal data
On 9 September 2021, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) sanctioned WhatsApp with a fine of TRY 1.95 million for failing to obtain consent for the processing of personal data. Firstly, under the Turkish Data Protection Law, explici…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority