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Quick Read: Technology Law Updates in Türkiye – September 2026
Important developments in artificial intelligence and data protection took place in Türkiye in September 2026. The government’s Medium-Term Programme for 2027–2029 outlined plans to align Turkish data protection legislation with the GDPR and establish a national AI legislative framework. Meanwhile, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the “DPA”) published guidance on personal data protection obligations in legal practice, including the use of generative AI. A series of data breach notifications also highlighted the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers and the potential impact of a single security incident on multiple organisations. In this edition of Quick Read
Quick Read – Technology Law Updates in Türkiye
Several notable developments took place across Türkiye’s data protection and artificial intelligence landscape in August 2026. The Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (“DPA”) published 47 decision summaries, providing further insight into its current enforcement priorities. The DPA also extended the compliance deadline for certain loyalty program requirements and clarified the scope of restrictions on using biometric data at the workplace. In addition, the Türkiye Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2026–2030) was published by Presidential Circular, setting out Türkiye’s strategic priorities for AI over the coming years. In this edition of Quick Read, we highlight the most notable
Quick Read: Technology Law Updates in Türkiye – February 2026
February 2026 was a particularly active month for technology law developments in Türkiye, with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the “DPA”) issuing a principle decision affecting retail practices, publishing new cybersecurity warnings, and initiating AI-related investigations, alongside broader regulatory developments signalling heightened scrutiny on the protection of children’s personal data, as well as the launch of a public consultation on Türkiye’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. Retail Practices in Focus: DPA Tightens Rules on Loyalty Card Use On 28 February 2026, the DPA issued a Principle Decision addressing the use of loyalty card details during shopping transactions. The
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