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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

09 Sep 2021
in force

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…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority

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