Protection of Personal Health Data has been a hot topic in the legal circles ever since the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law") was published in 2016.

In recent years, Turkey made major developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Considering the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies' (AIFD) "Ranking of Countries in Pharmaceutical Market" research in 2013, Turkey was in the 18th place and expected to be in the 16th by the end of 2018.

Turkey recently amended the Law on Payment and Securities Settlement Systems, Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions (Payment Services Law), in a way to harmonize national legislation ...

The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) recently published an interesting decision, which indicates higher standards for granting individual exemption at first glance.

The TCA's much-debated decision on its banking investigation concerning information exchange between competitors on syndicated loans still resonates with further discussions on procedural aspects of antitrust proceedings in Turkey.

In June 2020, Turkish Competition Act was revised. In this context, significant amendments were made relating to commitment, reconciliation, de minimis, power to conduct dawn raids, and the internal functioning of the Turkish Competition Authority.

Some hostilities last forever. Just like Tom and Jerry, Batman and the Joker or Madonna and ageing, the antagonism between the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Pharmacists' Association does not seem to be ending soon.

The reasoned decision of TCA, concerning Siemens's abuse of its dominant position in the markets for the service and spare parts for the Siemens brand medical diagnostics and imaging devices, has recently been published.

The share of renewable energy sources (including hydro) had increased from 43.3% to 44.7%, and the share of total wind installed capacity increased from 7.9% to 8.4% in 2018.

In June 2017, the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization of Turkey (the Ministry) published its Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Regulation (REACH).

On November 16, 2017, the Administrative Court of Ankara took a decision which will set a crucially important precedent by accepting our claims with regards to recognition of attorney-client privilege ...

In the first quarter of last year, the TCA launched an investigation regarding the vehicle insurance market on the grounds that alleged anticompetitive agreements or concerted practices arose through...

The TCA recently published its reasoned decision on the investigation conducted regarding the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, Gulf Insurance Turkey and Turser – Tursav Insurance, which is an agency of Gulf Insurance Turkey.

The Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") has a long tradition and experience in motor vehicle industry.

Legislation providing for the establishment of a Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) is approved and promulgated in the Official Gazette.

In the past few years, electronic messages have become one of the most prominent (and irritating) tools for marketing in Turkey.

Turkish Personal Data Protection Board ("Board") has announced new summaries of latest decisions on April, 3 2019.

On 12 March 2025, the Turkish Parliament adopted a landmark Cybersecurity Law, officially published in the Official Gazette on 19 March 2025, marking its formal entry into force

Competition enforcement plays an important role for policymakers. Used as a tool to maximize the benefits of a market economy, competition enforcement protects consumer welfare while cultivating innovation with a total welfare perspective.

In today's data driven economy, data transfers, especially those involving personal data are inevitable and are even rather essential for many businesses.