Legal Shield For Digital Security: Turkey's First Cyber Security Law

The Cyber Security Law No. 7545, which came into force on March 19, 2025, aims to prevent cyber threats, determine national strategies, and establish the Cyber Security Board for all public and private individuals and institutions operating in cyberspace in Turkey. The law sets out obligations for authorities to adopt cybersecurity measures, report notifications, use authorized products and be open to audits, while also imposing heavy prison sentences and high administrative fines in the event of violations. The law, which grants broad powers to the Cyber Security Presidency, also regulates the protection of personal data. A one-year compliance period has been granted, and individuals and institutions that fail to fulfill their obligations by the end of this period may face a ban on their activities.