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Protection of Personal Data and Data Subject Rights in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The processing of personal data is inevitable during the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The processing of personal data in accordance with fundamental principles and the protection of the rights of data subjects and the accurate and adequate response to their requests will essentially minimize the risks of harm to individuals arising from the processing of personal data in artificial intelligence technologies and serve to protect their personal rights at all… »

The Court of Cassation’s Approach to Proving Overtime Through Witness Testimony

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An employee who claims to have worked overtime and demands overtime pay from the employer bears the burden of proving this claim. At this point, the employee may rely on written evidence such as workplace records, documents indicating entry to and exit from the workplace, and internal workplace correspondence. However, if an employee is unable to prove the overtime work through such written evidence, the employee may also substantiate her/his claims through witness testimony.… »

Pricing Applications for Authorized Medicines Under the Alternative Reimbursement Scheme

On March 27, 2025, the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (“Agency”), issued an announcement regarding the first application procedures for the pricing of authorized pharmaceuticals subject to alternative reimbursement models. As per the provisions outlined in the legal framework for the pricing of medicinal products, the Decision on the Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use numbered 2017/9901 (“Decision”), and the Communiqué on the Pricing of Medicinal… »

IP and Music: Feel the Beat of Intellectual Property

Music is a universal form of expression that transcends cultures, languages, and generations. From ancient times to today’s digital platforms, music has always served as a powerful carrier of emotions, thoughts, and collective memory. The creation of this powerful form of expression involves the creative efforts of many individuals—ranging from lyricists and composers to performers and sound engineers—and this effort is recognized and protected by means of copyrights. In… »

Assessing the Merits of DRS Provider Decisions on Domain Names in Türkiye

As of September 14, 2022, disputes concerning domain names with  the ccTLD for Türkiye – “.tr” –  are resolved under the TRABİS (“TR Domain Name Information System”) framework by accredited Dispute Resolution Service Providers (“DRS Provider”). This new system aims to resolve domain name ownership and use disputes more effectively. A notable recent development in this new system and process emerged when a DRS Provider’s decision was brought before the courts. Alternative… »

How to Become a Responsible Influencer?

As of January 2024, there are 57.50 million social media users in Türkiye[1], and digital platforms hold the largest share of advertising investments at approximately 71.2% for the year 2024[2]. Within these digital investments, social media influencers account for 5%, underscoring their significant role in shaping consumer behaviour. Given the influence of social media influencers on consumption patterns, the importance of adhering to legal regulations concerning… »

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