Turkiye: Cybersecurity Law (Law No. 7545) including labour law regulation was introduced to the Grand National Assembly

On 10 January 2025, the Cybersecurity Law (Law No. 7545) was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The scope of this Law would encompass public institutions, professional organisations, private entities, and individuals operating within the cyberspace domain, with exceptions for intelligence activities under national security laws. The Law would provide definitions, basic principles and responsibilities for cybersecurity, including the protection of critical infrastructure, data security and the role of the cybersecurity response team. The Law stipulates that the Presidency would be permitted to engage the services of contracted cybersecurity experts under specified conditions, without any guarantee of future public employment. All personnel would be obligated to undergo security clearance and background checks. Furthermore, service time may be recognised towards obligations at other institutions with the requisite approval. Former staff would be prohibited from cybersecurity roles or related activities for a period of 2 years without consent. Disclosure of confidential information would not be allowed unless authorised.