Transfer of Data to Third Party
Sensitive and non-sensitive personal data can be transferred to third parties if the explicit consent of the data subject is obtained, or if one of the additional legal grounds is applicable for such transfer. The Data Protection Law does not provide a definition for a third party; therefore, any individual or entity (other than the data controller and the data subject) may be considered a third party. This creates a problem, especially in relation to transfers between data… »
Lawful Data Processing
Processing Personal Data In principle, personal data can be processed with the explicit consent of the data subject. On the other hand, personal data can be processed without explicit consent in the following circumstances: If processing is clearly proposed under the laws; If processing is mandatory for the protection of life, or to prevent the physical injury of a person, in cases where that person cannot express consent, or whose consent is legally invalid due to physical… »
Application of the Data Protection Law
The Data Protection Law applies to data controllers who process and transfer personal data under their control. Furthermore, in the situation where data controllers utilise the services of third party data processors for these processes, the law holds them jointly liable for taking all of the technical and administrative measures required to ensure the safeguarding of personal data and to prevent any unlawful access or processing. The Data Protection Law does not envisage the… »
Data Protection Law in General
On April 7, 2016, a new law on the protection of personal data came into force in Turkey: The Law on the Protection of Personal Data numbered 6698 (“Data Protection Law”). It is the first law of its kind in Turkey, specifically regulating the protection of personal data. The Data Protection Law is a step towards harmonizing Turkish legislation with EU legislation, and it was prepared based on Directive 95/46/EC on data protection (“Data Protection Directive”). The Data… »
The Regulation on Sales, Advertisement and Promotion of Medical Devices Has Been Amended
The regulation amending The Regulation on Sales, Advertisement and Promotion of Medical Devices was published in the Official Gazette No. 31232 dated 02.09.2020. The most important amendments made to the Regulation on Sales, Advertisement and Promotion of Medical Devices (“Regulation”) related to the restrictions imposed on medical device sales and advertising activities and regulations on notices to be made in personnel changes. 1. New Regulations Imposed on Sales of Medical… »
Terms of Termination Prohibition, Unilateral Unpaid Leave and Short-Time Working Allowance Have Been Extended Again
Introduction Extension of termination prohibition and unilateral unpaid leave Extension of short-time working allowance Introduction Shortly after the publication of Law 7252 on the Establishment of Digital Platforms Commission and Amendment of Certain Laws in the Official Gazette (Number 31199, dated 28 July 2020), two presidential decrees (Numbers 2810 and 2811) were published in the Official Gazette (Number 31202) on 31 July 2020extending the termination prohibition… »