June 2026 – 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, new guidance concerning reality television programs, constitutional developments affecting digital searches, and further public and private sector initiatives on AI governance.
In this edition of Quick Read, we highlight the most notable recent developments in data protection, cybersecurity, and digital regulation in Türkiye.
Developments in Data Protection
1. DPA approves binding corporate rules for cross-border data transfers
