Data Protection And Privacy Law In Türkiye Key Developments And Predictions - 2025

In this year's report, we focus on the latest developments in the field of personal data protection, recent decisions, and published guidelines, as well as the fundamental regulations and principles of personal data protection law. Additionally, we analyse key developments in Turkiye, current significant issues in this area, and expectations, evaluations, and trends for the future.

The year 2024 has once again been marked by significant developments in personal data protection. We have witnessed the long-anticipated amendments to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 ("Law") coming into effect, secondary legislation efforts, and the Personal Data Protection Authority's ("Authority") guidance and publications aimed at providing direction to data controllers. Additionally, efforts were made to enhance awareness and effectiveness in personal data protection, ensure the effective implementation of the Law, and establish the proper relationship between