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The Competition Authority Published A Guide On The Reflections Of Digital Transformation On Competition Law.

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In April 2023, the Competition Authority published the "Reflections of Digital Transformation on Competition Law" ("Guide"). The Guide aims to provide a forward-looking roadmap...

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In April 2023, the Competition Authority published the "Reflections of Digital Transformation on Competition Law" ("Guide"). The Guide aims to provide a forward-looking roadmap on the application of Turkish competition law in digital markets and the challenges and policy changes needed in these markets, which will be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders, from consumers to large technology companies.

The Guide covers competition issues arising from digitalization in Turkey, the Competition Board's decisions on digital markets, steps taken by competition authorities around the world, possible competition violations observed in digital markets, and market insights on basic platform services.

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