Turkiye: Ruling announced against WhatsApp for failing to obtain consent before processing personal data
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority