Key Issues to be Considered in Standard Contracts

On February 5, 2025, the Turkish Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) issued the Public Announcement on Matters to be Considered in Standard Contracts for the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad…


Yapay Zeka Tarafından Üretilen Çıktıların Türkiye’deki Mevcut Telif Hakkı Düzenlemeleri Üzerindeki Etkileri

Yapay zeka ("YZ") teknolojileri, özellikle yaratıcı çıktılar üretenleri, fikri mülkiyet hukuku açısından bütün dünyada çeşitli soruları gündeme getirmektedir. Bu bağlamda, YZ tarafından üretilen…


Implications of Artificial Intelligence Generated Output on Existing Copyright Regulations in Turkey

Artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies, especially those that generate creative outputs, have been posing questions all around the world in terms of intellectual property law. Accordingly, the…


Turkey: Looking Back at the Legal Developments in 2024

2024 has been a year of notable legal developments, and as we reflect on the changes, we’ve highlighted the key updates in the fields of technology, data protection, advertising, and intellectual…


Exploring the Liability Maze: Generative AI and the Challenges of Content Moderation

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, especially generative tools like ChatGPT, have revolutionized content creation. But with great power comes great responsibility. What happens when an AI,…


Responsible Advertising: Legal Protections for Children in Turkey

The primary legal framework governing advertisements in Turkey is comprised of two key pieces of legislation: (i) the Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 ("CPL") and (ii) the Regulation on Commercial…


Specialized Product Safety Rules for E-Commerce

  The Regulation on Market Surveillance and Inspection of Products Made Available to the Market Through the Means of Electronic Communication Tools (“Regulation”) was published on the Official…


USB-C for All: Introduction of Common Chargers in Turkey

Due to acceleration of our daily routines, the demand for portable and rechargeable devices has increased over time. The market has responded to this need by making most consumer electronics…


Removal of and Blocking Access to Online Contents: Constitutional Court Annuls Internet Law Provisions

The Constitutional Court’s decision with no. 2023/172 (“Decision”) was published on the Official Gazette on January 10, 2024. The Decision concerns the application for the annulment of several…


Turkish Data Protection Board Decision: Unlawful Voice Recordings in Labor Disputes

In its decision dated September 7, 2023 and numbered 2023/1548, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”) evaluated a complaint regarding an employer submitting voice recordings of an…