Turkiye: Data protection regulation in Personal Data Protection Act (Law 6698)
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Implemented Personal Data Protection Act including data protection measures
On 7 October 2016, the Personal Data Protection Act, including data protection measures, was implemented. The measures outlined in the Act entered into force 6 months after its publication in the official Gazette. In particular, the Act requires ent…
SourceAdopted Personal Data Protection Act including data protection measures
On 24 March 2016, the Personal Data Protection Act, including data protection measures, was adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye. In particular, the Act would require entities to collect and process data based on legitimate purposes and…
SourceIntroduced Personal Data Protection Act including data protection measures
On 26 December 2014, the Personal Data Protection Act, including data protection measures, was introduced in the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye. In particular, the Act would require entities to collect and process data based on legitimate purpos…
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