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ARTICLE · 13 NOVEMBER 2026

Quick Read: Technology Law Updates In Türkiye – September 2026

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Turkey's government has announced plans to align its data protection laws with GDPR and establish a national AI legislative framework by 2027, while the Turkish Data Protection Authority has issued new guidance on personal data protection in legal practice. A series of data breach notifications in September 2026 has highlighted the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers and the cascading impact of security incidents across multiple organizations.

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October 2026 – Important developments in artificial intelligence and data protection took place in Türkiye in September 2026. The government’s Medium-Term Programme for 2027–2029 outlined plans to align Turkish data protection legislation with the GDPR and establish a national AI legislative framework. Meanwhile, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (the “DPA”) published guidance on personal data protection obligations in legal practice, including the use of generative AI.

A series of data breach notifications also highlighted the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers and the potential impact of a single security incident on multiple organisations.

In this edition of Quick Read, we highlight the key developments and their practical implications for organisations operating in Türkiye.

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