In September 2025, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the "DPA") issued one decision, organised several events, and announced one data breach notification.

10 Aralık 2025 tarihinde Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan 6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanunu ("TTK") 376'ncı Maddesinin Uygulanmasına İlişkin Usul ve Esaslar Hakkında Ticaret Bakanlığı Tebliği'nde...

Turkish Climate Law No. 7552 ("Law"), which aims to combat climate change in line with the vision of green growth and the net-zero emissions target, entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette...

Following a comprehensive investigation by the Turkish Competition Authority into the poultry sector, criminal proceedings were initiated against multiple companies and executives, raising critical questions...

he first half of 2026 confirmed that the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) has no intention of slowing down when it comes to enforcement. From its real test of algorithmic pricing to interim measures against global tech platforms, the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) covered remarkable ground in just six months.

9 Temmuz 2025 tarihinde Resmi Gazete'de yayınlanarak yürürlüğe giren 7552 sayılı İklim Kanunu ile 6446 sayılı Elektrik Piyasası Kanunu'nda ("Kanun") değişiklik yapılmıştır.

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...

Kasım 2025 – Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu ("Kurul"), 11 Kasım 2025 tarihinde internet sitesinde, İçişleri Bakanlığı Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı ile Birleşmiş Milletler Mülteciler Yüksek Komiserliği...

January 2026 – December 2025 served as a high-velocity conclusion of the year for the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA").

In July, the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") maintained its active stance enforcing competition law, notably by publishing a long-anticipated reasoned decision regarding a major case involving nearly 50...

May saw several significant developments in Türkiye across the areas of data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital regulation. Notable updates included the Turkish DPA's approval of Binding Corporate Rules for international data transfers...

With Presidential Decree No. 9903 published on 30 May 2025 (the "New Decree"), the system of incentive schemes in Türkiye has been overhauled.

Turkey's new e-scooter manufacturing regulations require producers to obtain certification from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) by demonstrating domestic production of specific electronic components. The framework establishes a three-tier system evaluating seven critical electronic parts, with varying requirements for domestic content across battery/chassis, motor, and electronic systems groups.

Under Article 128 of the Criminal Procedure Code, seizure measures may be implemented by physically confiscating property or by entering an annotation in the relevant registry.

July 2025 – In June 2025, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the "DPA") organised several events, announced five data breach notifications, and published one principal decision.

The Turkish Competition Authority has introduced significant changes to its merger control guidelines, fundamentally altering how technology companies calculate turnover thresholds and how serial acquisitions are evaluated. These updates establish new sector-specific methodologies and tighten aggregation rules that will reshape merger filing strategies for companies operating in Turkey's technology and digital sectors.

January 2026 – In December 2025, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the "DPA") organised several events and announced six data breach notifications.

Aralık 2025 – 9 Aralık 2025 tarihinde Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynak Alanları Yönetmeliğinde ("Yönetmelik") Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik...

A comprehensive overview of regulatory developments in Turkey's technology sector during July 2026, examining new data protection principle decisions, cybersecurity authority expansions...

The Turkish Competition Authority issued several landmark decisions in June 2026, including Meta's commitment package enabling Threads to relaunch in Türkiye with revised data separation protocols, sweeping changes to content and talent exclusivity practices across major streaming platforms, and Coca-Cola's expanded commitments addressing cooler access and distribution practices.