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ARTICLE · 24 JANUARY 2023

Geographic Data License: What Does It Mean For E-Commerce Companies?

According to the legislation on Geographical Data and Geographic Information Systems...

TurkeyCorporate/Commercial Law

1 What are Geographical Data and Geographic Information Systems?

According to the legislation on Geographical Data and Geographic Information Systems:

  • Geographical data ("Geodata") is "any kind of data containing location information". For example, administrative units, toponyms, building and address information are within this scope.
  • Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") are the "set of hardware, software, human resources, standards, and methods necessary for the production, supply, storage, processing, management, analysis, sharing, presentation and keeping up to date of Geodata".

2 What are the requirements?

  • Depending on the scope of the activity, which involves Geodata processing, persons processing Geodata must obtain (i) a permit or (ii) a license, both of which are subject to an annual fee.
    • Who needs to obtain a permit: Persons/entities, whose Geodata processing activities involves more than one location information but less than one

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