Progress
Current status
in force
09 Sep 2021in 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…
Event typeinvestigation
Action typeruling
Government branchexecutive
Government bodydata protection authority